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Dr. Ruth Do

El Cajon, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Do, Podiatrist in El Cajon, CA?

    Dr. Ruth Do is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in El Cajon, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Do is fluent in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Do’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Do’s office at (619) 515-2300.

    What languages does Dr. Do speak?

    Dr. Do and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    • Vietnamese

    What conditions does a Podiatrist like Dr. Do typically treat?

    As a Podiatrist, Dr. Do 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. Do. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
    • Vital Signs
    • Normal BP reading
    • Blood pressure screening, all clear
    • Healthy blood pressure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Nail Fungus
    • Tinea Infection
    • Onychomycosis
    • Fungal nail infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B351: Tinea unguium

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic nerve damage
    • Diabetes-related nerve pain
    • Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Corns and Calluses
    • Hard Skin
    • Foot Calluses
    • Thick Skin Patches

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L84: Corns and callosities

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    What procedures does a Podiatrist like Dr. Do typically perform?

    As a Podiatrist, Dr. Do 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. Do. 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 here.

    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:

    • 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 Benign Skin Lesions
    • Corn or Callus Removal
    • Corns and Calluses
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Paring of Corn
    • Cutting of Callus
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 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

    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:

    • Hammertoe Correction Surgery
    • Hammertoe Repair
    • Toe Straightening Surgery
    • Phalangectomy for Hammertoe

    CPT Codes:

    • 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Big Toe Joint Fusion
    • Great Toe Arthrodesis
    • MTP Joint Fusion
    • Big Toe Fusion Surgery
    • Hallux Rigidus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28750: Arthrodesis, great toe; metatarsophalangeal joint

    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. Do accept my insurance?

    Dr. Do accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 515-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Do accept in El Cajon, CA?

    Dr. Do in El Cajon, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Community Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Rady Childrens Hospital-San Diego

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Do's office located?

    Dr. Ruth Do's Primary Practice

    525 E Main St

    El Cajon, CA 92020

    (619) 515-2300

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    Dr. Ruth Do's Practice 2

    823 Gateway Center Way

    San Diego, CA 92102

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    Dr. Ruth Do's Practice 3

    3544 30th St

    San Diego, CA 92104

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    What is Dr. Do's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Do's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841687043.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Do?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Do

    What is Dr. Ruth Do's specialty?

    Dr. Do is a Podiatrist near El Cajon, CA.

    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. Ruth Do affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Do is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Grossmont Hospital 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

    When to see a Podiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Podiatrist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Ruth Do accepting new patients in El Cajon, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ruth Do is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ruth Do offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Do's office at (619) 515-2300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ruth Do?

    Please contact Dr. Do's office at (619) 515-2300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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