Who is Dr. Wijesinghe Kannangara, Podiatrist in Woodside, NY?
Dr. Rashini Wijesinghe Kannangara is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in Woodside, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Wijesinghe Kannangara is fluent in English, Italian, Sinhala; Sinhalese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wijesinghe Kannangara’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wijesinghe Kannangara’s office at (718) 672-0600.
What languages does Dr. Wijesinghe Kannangara speak?
Dr. Wijesinghe Kannangara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Sinhala; Sinhalese
Spanish
What conditions does a Podiatrist like Dr. Wijesinghe Kannangara typically treat?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Wijesinghe Kannangara 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. Wijesinghe Kannangara. 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:
- 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:
- Nail Fungus
- Tinea Infection
- Onychomycosis
- Fungal nail infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B351: Tinea unguium
Also known as:
- Hammer Toe
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Mallet toe
- Claw toe
- Bent toe
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2042: Other hammer toe(s) (acquired), left foot
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:
- Ingrown Nail
- Nail Disease
- Ingrown toenail
- Onychocryptosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- L600: Ingrowing nail
Also known as:
- Plantar wart
- Warts
- Foot wart
- Verruca plantaris
ICD-10 Codes:
- B070: Plantar wart
What procedures does a Podiatrist like Dr. Wijesinghe Kannangara typically perform?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Wijesinghe Kannangara 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. Wijesinghe Kannangara. 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:
- Ingrown Toenail Removal (Wedge Excision)
- Wedge Resection of Nail Fold
- Ingrown Toenail Surgery
- Partial Nail Avulsion
CPT Codes:
- 11765: Wedge excision of skin of nail fold (eg, for ingrown toenail)
Also known as:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
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
Also known as:
- Simple Foreign Body Removal from Skin
- Subcutaneous foreign body extraction
- Skin foreign object removal
- Minor foreign body incision
CPT Codes:
- 10120: Incision and removal of foreign body, subcutaneous tissues; simple
Also known as:
- Drainage of Blood Under Fingernail/Toenail
- Subungual Hematoma Evacuation
- Nail Blood Clot Drainage
- Fingernail Hematoma Removal
- Toenail Blood Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 11740: Evacuation of subungual hematoma
Does Dr. Wijesinghe Kannangara accept my insurance?
Dr. Wijesinghe Kannangara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 672-0600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wijesinghe Kannangara accept in Woodside, NY?
Dr. Wijesinghe Kannangara in Woodside, NY 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 Corporation
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
Network Solutions
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Unknown
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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Where is Dr. Wijesinghe Kannangara's office located?
Dr. Rashini Wijesinghe Kannangara's Primary Practice
5316 Roosevelt Ave Ste 2
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 672-0600
Dr. Rashini Wijesinghe Kannangara's Practice 2
29 Wadsworth Ave Apt 1B
New York, NY 10033
What is Dr. Wijesinghe Kannangara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wijesinghe Kannangara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063845568.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wijesinghe Kannangara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wijesinghe Kannangara
What is Dr. Rashini Wijesinghe Kannangara's specialty?
Dr. Wijesinghe Kannangara is a Podiatrist near Woodside, NY.
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. Rashini Wijesinghe Kannangara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Wijesinghe Kannangara is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: St. Vincents Hospital Westchester. 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 Rashini Wijesinghe Kannangara accepting new patients in Woodside, NY?
Yes, Dr. Rashini Wijesinghe Kannangara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rashini Wijesinghe Kannangara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wijesinghe Kannangara's office at (718) 672-0600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rashini Wijesinghe Kannangara?
Please contact Dr. Wijesinghe Kannangara's office at (718) 672-0600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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