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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Discepola, Podiatrist in West Orange, NJ?
Dr. Kirsten Discepola is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in West Orange, NJ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Discepola is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Discepola’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Discepola’s office at (973) 731-1266.
What languages does Dr. Discepola speak?
Dr. Discepola and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Podiatrist like Dr. Discepola typically treat?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Discepola 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. Discepola. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Heel Injuries and Disorder
- Ledderhose disease
- Plantar fasciitis nodule
- Foot fibromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M722: Plantar fascial fibromatosis
Also known as:
- Nail Disorder
- Nail Disease
- Nail problems
- Fingernail conditions
- Toenail diseases
ICD-10 Codes:
- L608: Other nail disorders
Also known as:
- Right Foot Pain
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Aching right foot
- Right foot discomfort
- Pain in right sole
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79671: Pain in right foot
Also known as:
- Chronic Ulcer of the Right Foot
- Skin Condition
- Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore
- Venous Ulcer
- Non-healing Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97512: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with fat layer exposed
What procedures does a Podiatrist like Dr. Discepola typically perform?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Discepola performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Discepola. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Nail Trimming and Cleaning
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
CPT Codes:
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
Also known as:
- Removal of Corns or Calluses
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Corns and Calluses
- Corn Excision
- Callus Trimming
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
- Corns and Calluses Treatment
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
Also known as:
- Nail Removal
- Nail Plate Avulsion
- Toenail Removal
- Fingernail Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11730: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single
Also known as:
- Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Tendon sheath injection
- Ligament injection
- Plantar fascia injection
- Soft tissue injection for pain
CPT Codes:
- 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
Does Dr. Discepola accept my insurance?
Dr. Discepola accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 731-1266 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Discepola accept in West Orange, NJ?
Dr. Discepola in West Orange, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
Pan American Life
UMR Administered Payer
United American Healthcare Corp (UAHC)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Discepola's office located?
204 Foot Health Center Llc
1500 Pleasant Valley Way Ste 204
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 731-1266
What is Dr. Discepola's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Discepola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780971317.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Discepola?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Discepola
What is Dr. Kirsten Discepola's specialty?
Dr. Discepola is a Podiatrist near West Orange, NJ.
What does a Podiatrist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Kirsten Discepola affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Discepola is affiliated with Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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 Kirsten Discepola accepting new patients in West Orange, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Kirsten Discepola is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kirsten Discepola offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Discepola's office at (973) 731-1266 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kirsten Discepola?
Please contact Dr. Discepola's office at (973) 731-1266 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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