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Who is Dr. Thakrar, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Homer Glen, IL?
Dr. Ameet Thakrar is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Homer Glen, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Thakrar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thakrar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thakrar’s office at (708) 301-4443.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Thakrar?
Dr. Ameet Thakrar is a highly-rated, board-certified Foot & Ankle Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Thakrar empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Bunion, Diabetic Foot Evaluation & Care, Foot Fractures, Heel Pain, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Homer Glen/IL community, Dr. Thakrar is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Thakrar speak?
Dr. Thakrar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Thakrar treat?
As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Thakrar 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. Thakrar. 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 Fungus
- Tinea Infection
- Onychomycosis
- Fungal nail infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B351: Tinea unguium
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:
- Plantar wart
- Warts
- Foot wart
- Verruca plantaris
ICD-10 Codes:
- B070: Plantar wart
Also known as:
- Foot and Ankle Tendon Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Foot tendon pain
- Ankle tendon inflammation
- Enthesopathy of foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7752: Other enthesopathy of left foot and ankle
Also known as:
- Foot and Ankle Enthesopathy
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Tendon Attachment Disorder
- Ankle Ligament Inflammation
- Foot Enthesitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7751: Other enthesopathy of right foot and ankle
Also known as:
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes nerve issues
- Diabetic nervous system problems
- Nerve damage from type 2 diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1149: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic neurological complication
Also known as:
- Ingrown Nail
- Nail Disease
- Ingrown toenail
- Onychocryptosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- L600: Ingrowing nail
What procedures does Dr. Thakrar perform?
As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Thakrar 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. Thakrar. 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:
- Removal of Corns or Calluses
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Corn or Callus Removal
- Removal of Multiple Corns or Calluses
- 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
- Paring of Corn
- Cutting of Callus
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal
- Corn paring
- Callus debridement
- Hyperkeratotic lesion removal
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
- 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion
- 11057: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); more than 4 lesions
Also known as:
- Ingrown Toenail Removal
- Nail Matrix Excision
- Permanent Nail Removal
- Deformed Nail Surgery
- Toenail Avulsion
CPT Codes:
- 11750: Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (eg, ingrown or deformed nail), for permanent removal;
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
- Unna Boot Application
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Compression Boot Application
- Unna Paste Bandage
- Leg Ulcer Dressing
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
Also known as:
- Hammertoe Correction Surgery
- Big Toe Arthritis Surgery with Implant
- Hammertoe Repair
- Toe Straightening Surgery
- Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
- Hallux Rigidus Repair
- Cheilectomy with Implant
- MTP Joint Debridement
CPT Codes:
- 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
- 28291: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; with implant
Also known as:
- Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
- Metatarsal Osteotomy
- Foot Bone Lengthening
- Foot Bone Shortening
- Foot Bone Angle Correction
CPT Codes:
- 28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each
Also known as:
- Bunion Correction with Bone Cut
- Hallux valgus correction with osteotomy
- Bunionectomy with metatarsal osteotomy
- Big toe bunion surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28296: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with distal metatarsal osteotomy, any method
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
Also known as:
- Toe Strapping
- Taping Toes
- Toe Bandaging
- Toe Support
CPT Codes:
- 29550: Strapping; toes
Also known as:
- Application of Short Leg Splint
- Calf to Foot Splint
- Lower Leg Splinting
- Short Leg Immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 29515: Application of short leg splint (calf to foot)
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:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Metatarsal Head Bone Removal
- Foot bone excision
- Metatarsal ostectomy
- Forefoot surgery
- Bunionette surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28112: Ostectomy, complete excision; other metatarsal head (second, third or fourth)
Also known as:
- Nerve Destruction in the Foot
- Plantar Nerve Ablation', 'Digital Nerve Neurolysis', 'Foot Nerve Block', 'Morton's Neuroma Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 64632: Destruction by neurolytic agent; plantar common digital nerve
Does Dr. Thakrar accept my insurance?
Dr. Thakrar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 301-4443 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thakrar accept in Homer Glen, IL?
Dr. Thakrar in Homer Glen, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advocate Health Care
All Other Third Party
CCMSI
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
HealthPartners
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Thakrar's office located?
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ameet Thakrar?
Dr. Thakrar has appointments available at his Homer Glen, IL office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Thakrar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thakrar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700290921.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thakrar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thakrar
What is Dr. Ameet Thakrar's specialty?
Dr. Thakrar is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon near Homer Glen, 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. Thakrar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ameet Thakrar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thakrar is affiliated with Silver Cross Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Ameet Thakrar accepting new patients in Homer Glen, IL?
Yes, Dr. Ameet Thakrar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ameet Thakrar offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Thakrar, or call (708) 301-4443 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Ameet Thakrar?
Please contact Dr. Thakrar's office at (708) 301-4443 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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