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Who is Dr. Kates, Podiatrist in Milltown, NJ?
Dr. Joel Kates is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in Milltown, NJ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kates is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kates’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kates’s office at (732) 545-7078.
What languages does Dr. Kates speak?
Dr. Kates and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kates treat?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Kates diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Kates. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Nail Fungus
- Tinea Infection
- Onychomycosis
- Fungal nail infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B351: Tinea unguium
Also known as:
- Ingrown Nail
- Nail Disease
- Ingrown toenail
- Onychocryptosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- L600: Ingrowing nail
Also known as:
- Plantar Fibromatosis
- Enthesopathy
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Heel Injuries and Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Joint Disorder
- Ledderhose disease
- Plantar fasciitis nodule
- Foot fibromatosis
- Tendon Attachment Disorder
- Ligament Inflammation
- Enthesitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M722: Plantar fascial fibromatosis
- M779: Enthesopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Athlete's Foot
- Tinea Pedis
- Foot Fungus
- Dermatophytosis of the Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- B353: Tinea pedis
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Pain in Ankle and Foot
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Ankle Ache
- Foot Discomfort
- Sore Ankle and Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25579: Pain in unspecified ankle and joints of unspecified foot
Also known as:
- Chronic Ulcer of the Foot
- Skin Condition
- Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore
- Venous Ulcer
- Non-healing Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97509: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of unspecified foot with unspecified severity
Also known as:
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Heel or Midfoot
- Skin Condition
- Foot Ulcer
- Open Sore on Foot
- Venous Ulcer
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97409: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified heel and midfoot with unspecified severity
Also known as:
- Bruise
- Bruises
- Contusion
- Ecchymosis
- Black and blue mark
ICD-10 Codes:
- S9030XA: Contusion of unspecified foot, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Toe Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03039: Cellulitis of unspecified toe
Also known as:
- Plantar Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Plantar Neuropathy
- Foot Nerve Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5760: Lesion of plantar nerve, unspecified lower limb
Also known as:
- Other types of warts
- Warts
- Different kinds of warts
- Various warts
- Uncommon warts
ICD-10 Codes:
- B078: Other viral warts
Also known as:
- Broken Lesser Toe
- Fractures
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Lesser Toe Fracture
- Small Toe Break
- Fractured Small Toe
ICD-10 Codes:
- S92506A: Nondisplaced unspecified fracture of unspecified lesser toe(s), initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Hammer Toe
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Claw Toe
- Mallet Toe
- Bent Toe
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2040: Other hammer toe(s) (acquired), unspecified foot
Also known as:
- Gout
- Gouty arthritis
- Uric acid arthritis
- Hyperuricemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1000: Idiopathic gout, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Broken metatarsal bone in foot
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Metatarsal fracture
- Forefoot bone break
- Broken foot bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S92309A: Fracture of unspecified metatarsal bone(s), unspecified foot, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Object Stuck in Foot Skin
- Foreign Bodies
- Foot splinter
- Embedded object in foot
- Foot foreign matter
ICD-10 Codes:
- S90859A: Superficial foreign body, unspecified foot, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Bursal Cyst
- Joint Disorder
- Fluid-filled Bursa
- Bursa Sac Cyst
- Cyst in Bursa
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7130: Other bursal cyst, unspecified site
Which procedures does Dr. Kates perform as a Podiatrist?
As a Podiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joel Kates may include:
- Ankle Surgery
- Foot and Ankle Second Opinion
- Foot and Ankle Specialist Consultation
- Foot and Ankle Specialist Follow Up
- Foot Consultation
- Foot Follow Up
- Foot Surgery
- Laser Toenail Treatment
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kates' office.
Does Dr. Kates accept my insurance?
Dr. Kates accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 545-7078 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kates accept in Milltown, NJ?
Dr. Kates in Milltown, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Transamerica Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kates' office located?
What is Dr. Kates's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881773323.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kates?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kates
What is Dr. Joel Kates's specialty?
Dr. Kates is a Podiatrist near Milltown, NJ. A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy. Contact Dr. Kates to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joel Kates affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kates is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Joel Kates accepting new patients in Milltown, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Joel Kates is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joel Kates offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kates's office at (732) 545-7078 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joel Kates?
Please contact Dr. Kates's office at (732) 545-7078 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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