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Who is Dr. Kumar, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Avijit Kumar is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL. Dr. Kumar is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kumar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kumar’s office at (773) 237-8226.
What languages does Dr. Kumar speak?
Dr. Kumar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kumar treat?
As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Kumar 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. Kumar. 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:
- Osteoarthritis of the Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative Joint Disease of Ankle and Foot
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis of Foot
- Foot Arthritis
- Ankle Arthritis
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19271: Secondary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
- M19272: Secondary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot
- M19072: Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Other Soft Tissue Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle and connective tissue problems
- Uncommon soft tissue conditions
- Various soft tissue ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Bilateral leg claudication
- PAD both legs pain with activity
- Both legs artery pain when walking
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
Also known as:
- Nail Fungus
- Tinea Infection
- Onychomycosis
- Fungal nail infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B351: Tinea unguium
What procedures does Dr. Kumar perform?
As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Kumar 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. Kumar. 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:
- Nail Trimming and Cleaning
- Nail Debridement (1-5 Nails)
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
- Thick Nail Trimming
- Fungal Nail Treatment
- Nail Cleaning Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
- 11720: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 1 to 5
Also known as:
- Skin Cleaning for Infection/Rash
- Eczema Debridement
- Infected Skin Debridement
- Wound Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 11000: Debridement of extensive eczematous or infected skin; up to 10% of body surface
Also known as:
- Shave Removal of Skin Lesion
- Skin Lesion Shaving
- Removal of Multiple Corns or Calluses
- Removal of Corns or Calluses
- Corns and Calluses
- Epidermal Lesion Shave
- Dermal Lesion Shave
- Skin Tag Removal
- Mole Shave Biopsy
- Epidermal Lesion Removal
- Skin Growth Removal
- Corn paring
- Callus debridement
- Hyperkeratotic lesion removal
- Corn Excision
- Callus Trimming
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
- Corns and Calluses Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 11305: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
- 11306: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 11057: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); more than 4 lesions
- 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
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:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
- I&D of Abscess
- Lancing an Abscess
- Draining a Boil
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
- 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple
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:
- Ankle or Foot Taping
- Ankle Strapping
- Foot Strapping
- Ankle Taping
- Foot Taping
CPT Codes:
- 29540: Strapping; ankle and/or foot
Also known as:
- Toe Strapping
- Taping Toes
- Toe Bandaging
- Toe Support
CPT Codes:
- 29550: Strapping; toes
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")
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Arthrocentesis
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Bursa Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Kumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Kumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 237-8226 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kumar accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Kumar in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Champion Health Care
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Meridian Health Plan
Molina
SGS North America Inc
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Where is Dr. Kumar's office located?
What is Dr. Kumar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467799338.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kumar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kumar
What is Dr. Avijit Kumar's specialty?
Dr. Kumar is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon near Chicago, IL. Podiatrist with specialization in foot and ankle surgery has expertise in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and lower extremities. This includes both surgical and non-surgical approaches for issues like fractures, deformities, and arthritis, with a focus on improving mobility and foot health. Contact Dr. Kumar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Avijit Kumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kumar 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 Avijit Kumar accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Avijit Kumar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Avijit Kumar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (773) 237-8226 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Avijit Kumar?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (773) 237-8226 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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