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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vallez, Podiatrist in Richfield, MN?
Dr. Michael Vallez is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in Richfield, MN with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Vallez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vallez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vallez’s office at (612) 243-8999.
What languages does Dr. Vallez speak?
Dr. Vallez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Vallez treat?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Vallez 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. Vallez. 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:
- Other Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Other PVD
- Other Peripheral Artery Disease
- Other PAD
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7389: Other specified peripheral vascular diseases
Also known as:
- Ram's Horn Nails
- Nail Disease
- Onychogryphosis
- Thickened nails
- Curved nails
ICD-10 Codes:
- L602: Onychogryphosis
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Vascular Complications
- Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
- Diabetes nerve issues
- Diabetic nervous system problems
- Nerve damage from type 2 diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
- E1149: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic neurological complication
Also known as:
- Right Toe Pain
- Left Toe Pain
- Pain
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Aching right toes
- Right toe discomfort
- Pain in right foot digits
- Aching left toes
- Left toe discomfort
- Pain in left foot digits
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79674: Pain in right toe(s)
- M79675: Pain in left toe(s)
Also known as:
- Hammer Toe
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Claw Toe
- Mallet Toe
- Bent Toe
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2041: Other hammer toe(s) (acquired), right foot
Also known as:
- Nail Dystrophy
- Ingrown Nail
- Nail Disease
- Deformed nails
- Abnormal nail growth
- Ingrown toenail
- Onychocryptosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- L603: Nail dystrophy
- L600: Ingrowing nail
What procedures does Dr. Vallez perform?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Vallez 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. Vallez. 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
- Corn or Callus Removal
- Removal of Multiple Corns or Calluses
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Corns and Calluses
- Corn Excision
- Callus Trimming
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
- Corns and Calluses Treatment
- Paring of Corn
- Cutting of Callus
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal
- Corn paring
- Callus debridement
- Hyperkeratotic lesion removal
- 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
- 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
- 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:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Does Dr. Vallez accept my insurance?
Dr. Vallez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (612) 243-8999 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vallez accept in Richfield, MN?
Dr. Vallez in Richfield, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Department of Defense / Tricare
Genesis Health System
HealthPartners
Medica
Medicare
MedStar Health
State of Minnesota
Ucare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vallez's office located?
Dr. Michael Vallez's Primary Practice
6625 Lyndale Ave S Ste 105
Richfield, MN 55423
(612) 243-8999
What is Dr. Vallez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vallez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215440854.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vallez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vallez
What is Dr. Michael Vallez's specialty?
Dr. Vallez is a Podiatrist near Richfield, MN. 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. Vallez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Vallez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vallez is affiliated with Fairview Ridges Hospital, Mercy Hospital - Coon Rapids, MN 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 Michael Vallez accepting new patients in Richfield, MN?
Yes, Dr. Michael Vallez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Vallez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vallez's office at (612) 243-8999 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Vallez?
Please contact Dr. Vallez's office at (612) 243-8999 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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