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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Atmar, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in National City, CA?
Dr. Akmal Atmar is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in National City, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Atmar is fluent in English, Persian, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Atmar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Atmar’s office at (347) 268-5072.
What languages does Dr. Atmar speak?
Dr. Atmar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
Urdu
What conditions does a Foot & Ankle Surgeon like Dr. Atmar typically treat?
As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Atmar 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. Atmar. 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:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Corns and Calluses
- Hard Skin
- Foot Calluses
- Thick Skin Patches
ICD-10 Codes:
- L84: Corns and callosities
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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Ingrown Nail
- Nail Disease
- Ingrown toenail
- Onychocryptosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- L600: Ingrowing nail
What procedures does a Foot & Ankle Surgeon like Dr. Atmar typically perform?
As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Atmar 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. Atmar. 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
- 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
- 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
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
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:
- Partial or Complete Nail Removal (Additional Nail)
- Nail Plate Avulsion
- Toenail Removal
- Fingernail Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11732: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; each additional nail plate (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Atmar accept my insurance?
Dr. Atmar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (347) 268-5072 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Atmar accept in National City, CA?
Dr. Atmar in National City, 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
Centene Corporation
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Atmar's office located?
Dr. Akmal Atmar's Primary Practice
2345 E 8th St Ste 105
National City, CA 91950
(347) 268-5072
What is Dr. Atmar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Atmar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558656637.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Atmar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Atmar
What is Dr. Akmal Atmar's specialty?
Dr. Atmar is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon near National City, CA.
What does a Foot & Ankle Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Akmal Atmar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Atmar is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas 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 Akmal Atmar accepting new patients in National City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Akmal Atmar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Akmal Atmar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Atmar's office at (347) 268-5072 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Akmal Atmar?
Please contact Dr. Atmar's office at (347) 268-5072 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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