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Who is Dr. Probasco, Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Fairfield, CT?
Dr. William Probasco, MD is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fairfield, CT with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Probasco is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Probasco’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Probasco’s office at (410) 659-2800.
What languages does Dr. Probasco speak?
Dr. Probasco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Probasco treat?
As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Probasco 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. Probasco. 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:
- Sprained Right Ankle
- Sprained Left Ankle
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Twisted Right Ankle
- Right Ankle Ligament Injury
- Right Ankle Strain
- Twisted Left Ankle
- Left Ankle Ligament Injury
- Left Ankle Strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S93491A: Sprain of other ligament of right ankle, initial encounter
- S93492A: Sprain of other ligament of left ankle, initial encounter
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:
- Osteoarthritis of the right ankle and foot
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Ankle Arthritis
- Foot Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19071: Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
- M19072: Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Broken Ankle Bone
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Ankle fracture
- Fractured ankle
- Malleolus fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S8261XA: Displaced fracture of lateral malleolus of right fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Unstable Right Ankle Joint
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Loose Right Ankle
- Right Ankle Joint Instability
- Wobbly Right Ankle
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25371: Other instability, right ankle
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Tendinitis
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Achilles Tendinopathy
- Heel Cord Tendinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7662: Achilles tendinitis, left leg
Also known as:
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken Ankle
- Malleolus Fracture
- Lower Leg Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S8262XA: Displaced fracture of lateral malleolus of left fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Right Ankle and Foot Pain
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Ankle
- Sore Right Foot
- Aching Right Ankle and Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot
What procedures does Dr. Probasco perform?
As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Probasco 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. Probasco. 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:
- Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
- Ankle Arthroscopy for Fracture or Cartilage Repair
- Endoscopy
- Ankle debridement
- Ankle scope surgery
- Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
- Tibiotalar joint debridement
- Arthroscopic ankle repair
- Talar dome fracture repair
- Tibial plafond fracture repair
- Osteochondritis dissecans ankle
CPT Codes:
- 29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive
- 29892: Arthroscopically aided repair of large osteochondritis dissecans lesion, talar dome fracture, or tibial plafond fracture, with or without internal fixation (includes arthroscopy)
Also known as:
- Partial Foot Bone Removal
- Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
- Heel Bone Cut (Calcaneus Osteotomy)
- Talus Bone Excision
- Calcaneus Bone Excision
- Foot Bone Debridement
- Osteomyelitis Bone Removal
- Metatarsal Osteotomy
- Foot Bone Lengthening
- Foot Bone Shortening
- Foot Bone Angle Correction
- Calcaneus Osteotomy
- Heel Bone Reshaping Surgery
- Dwyer Procedure
- Chambers Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 28120: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); talus or calcaneus
- 28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each
- 28300: Osteotomy; calcaneus (eg, Dwyer or Chambers type procedure), with or without internal fixation
Also known as:
- Ankle Ligament Repair
- Collateral Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Ankle Sprain Repair
- Watson-Jones Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 27698: Repair, secondary, disrupted ligament, ankle, collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)
Also known as:
- Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
- Syndesmosis Repair
- Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
- Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
- Open Repair of Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
- Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fixation Surgery
- Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Reduction
- Broken Ankle Surgery
- Malleolar Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
- 27822: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; without fixation of posterior lip
- 27814: Open treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture (eg, lateral and medial malleoli, or lateral and posterior malleoli, or medial and posterior malleoli), includes internal fixation, when performed
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:
- Open Metatarsal Fracture Repair
- Foot Bone Fracture Surgery
- Metatarsal Fixation
- Broken Foot Bone Repair
CPT Codes:
- 28485: Open treatment of metatarsal fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
Also known as:
- Hammertoe Correction Surgery
- Big Toe Arthritis Surgery (Hallux Rigidus)
- Bunion Correction with Double Bone Cut
- Hammertoe Repair
- Toe Straightening Surgery
- Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
- Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus
- Big toe joint debridement
- First MTP joint release
- Hallux Valgus Correction
- Bunionectomy with Osteotomy
- Double Osteotomy Bunion Repair
CPT Codes:
- 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
- 28289: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; without implant
- 28299: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with double osteotomy, any method
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendon Repair
- Leg Flexor Tendon Repair
- Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery
- Open Achilles Repair
- Percutaneous Achilles Repair
- Heel Tendon Surgery
- Secondary Leg Tendon Repair
- Leg Tendon Graft
- Flexor Tendon Surgery Leg
CPT Codes:
- 27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;
- 27659: Repair, flexor tendon, leg; secondary, with or without graft, each tendon
Also known as:
- Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
- Deep tendon rerouting
- Tendon transplant surgery
- Muscle redirection surgery
- Tibial tendon transfer
CPT Codes:
- 27691: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); deep (eg, anterior tibial or posterior tibial through interosseous space, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, or peroneal tendon to midfoot or hindfoot)
Also known as:
- Large Bone Graft
- Bone Grafts
- Major Bone Grafting
- Autograft
- Allograft
CPT Codes:
- 20902: Bone graft, any donor area; major or large
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendon Repair (Secondary)
- Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
- Graft for Achilles Tendon
- Re-repair Achilles Tendon
- Ankle Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27654: Repair, secondary, Achilles tendon, with or without graft
Also known as:
- Foot Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
- Metatarsal Fracture Care
- Non-Surgical Foot Fracture Treatment
- Closed Metatarsal Fracture Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 28470: Closed treatment of metatarsal fracture; without manipulation, each
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:
- 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:
- Heel Spur Removal Surgery
- Calcaneal Ostectomy
- Plantar Fasciitis Surgery
- Bone Spur Excision Foot
CPT Codes:
- 28119: Ostectomy, calcaneus; for spur, with or without plantar fascial release
Also known as:
- Ankle Ligament Repair
- Collateral Ligament Repair
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 27695: Repair, primary, disrupted ligament, ankle; collateral
Also known as:
- Midfoot Joint Dislocation Repair
- Tarsometatarsal joint dislocation open reduction
- Lisfranc injury repair
- Midfoot dislocation surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28615: Open treatment of tarsometatarsal joint dislocation, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Tarsal Bone Dislocation Repair
- Foot Bone Dislocation Surgery
- Tarsal Joint Fixation
- Midfoot Dislocation Repair
- Open Reduction Foot Dislocation
CPT Codes:
- 28555: Open treatment of tarsal bone dislocation, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Leg or Ankle Tendon Release
- Tendon Loosening Surgery (Leg)
- Ankle Tendon Tenolysis
- Flexor or Extensor Tendon Release
CPT Codes:
- 27680: Tenolysis, flexor or extensor tendon, leg and/or ankle; single, each tendon
Also known as:
- Hip Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation or Replacement
- Femoral Neck Fracture Repair
- Proximal Femur Fracture Treatment
- Hip Pinning Surgery
- Hip Fracture Prosthetic Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 27236: Open treatment of femoral fracture, proximal end, neck, internal fixation or prosthetic replacement
Also known as:
- Closed Fibula Fracture Treatment
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Treatment
- Distal Fibula Fracture Care
- Ankle Bone Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 27786: Closed treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus); without manipulation
Also known as:
- Intramedullary Drug Delivery Device Insertion
- Bone Marrow Drug Device
- Intra-Bone Drug Implant
- Drug Delivery System Placement
CPT Codes:
- 20702: Manual preparation and insertion of drug-delivery device(s), intramedullary (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Probasco accept my insurance?
Dr. Probasco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 659-2800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Probasco accept in Fairfield, CT?
Dr. Probasco in Fairfield, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Medicare
State of Connecticut
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Probasco's office located?
Dr. William Probasco's Primary Practice
305 Black Rock Tpke
Fairfield, CT 06825
(410) 659-2800
What is Dr. Probasco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Probasco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336503382.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Probasco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Probasco
What is Dr. William Probasco's specialty?
Dr. Probasco is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon near Fairfield, CT. Foot and ankle surgeons, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, specialize in adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, management of adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine related to the foot and ankle, and reconstructive surgery for childrens foot and ankle conditions. Contact Dr. Probasco to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Probasco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Probasco is affiliated with St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport, Bridgeport Hospital, Griffin Hospital, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, William W. Backus 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
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Is William Probasco accepting new patients in Fairfield, CT?
Yes, Dr. William Probasco is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Probasco offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Probasco's office at (410) 659-2800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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