Dr. Matthew Fernandez

Elkin, NC

Accepting patients

Who is Dr. Fernandez, Podiatrist in Elkin, NC?

Dr. Matthew Fernandez is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in Elkin, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fernandez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fernandez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fernandez’s office at (336) 835-7676.

What languages does Dr. Fernandez speak?

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

English

What conditions does Dr. Fernandez treat?

As a Podiatrist, Dr. Fernandez 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. Fernandez. 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:

Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Nerve Problems
Type 2 diabetes
Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic Foot
Diabetes Complicationss
Diabetic nerve damage
Diabetes-related nerve pain
Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
Diabetic Foot Wound
Foot Sore from Diabetes
Diabetic Ulcer
Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
PAD from Diabetes
Circulation Problems from Diabetes

ICD-10 Codes:

E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene

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

Also known as:

Nail Fungus
Tinea Infection
Onychomycosis
Fungal nail infection

ICD-10 Codes:

B351: Tinea unguium

Also known as:

Peripheral Artery Disease
PVD
PAD
Poor Circulation in Legs
Blocked Leg Arteries

ICD-10 Codes:

I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

Also known as:

Bunion
Foot Injuries and Disorder
Toe Injuries and Disorder
Hallux Valgus
Big Toe Deformity
Foot Bump

ICD-10 Codes:

M2011: Hallux valgus (acquired), right foot
M2012: Hallux valgus (acquired), left foot

Also known as:

Right Foot Pain
Left Foot Pain
Foot Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Aching right foot
Right foot discomfort
Pain in right sole
Ache in left foot
Left foot discomfort
Sore left foot

ICD-10 Codes:

M79671: Pain in right foot
M79672: Pain in left foot

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:

Varicose Veins in Right Leg with Inflammation
Varicose Veins
Inflamed Varicose Veins
Phlebitis of Varicose Veins
Venous Insufficiency with Inflammation

ICD-10 Codes:

I8311: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with inflammation

Also known as:

Localized Swelling
Edema
Localized Edema
Fluid Retention
Swelling in one area

ICD-10 Codes:

R600: Localized edema

Also known as:

Corns and Calluses
Hard Skin
Foot Calluses
Thick Skin Patches

ICD-10 Codes:

L84: Corns and callosities

Also known as:

Thick Skin on Hands and Feet
Sun Exposure
Palmoplantar keratoderma
Keratoderma
Thickened skin palms soles

ICD-10 Codes:

L851: Acquired keratosis [keratoderma] palmaris et plantaris

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:

Benign Tumor on Right Leg or Hip Skin
Benign Tumor
Non-cancerous growth on right leg skin
Right leg skin lesion
Benign right hip skin mass
Lump on right leg

ICD-10 Codes:

D2371: Other benign neoplasm of skin of right lower limb, including hip

Also known as:

Depression Screening
Depression
Health Screening
Depression Test
Mental Health Check for Depression
Mood Disorder Screening

ICD-10 Codes:

Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

Also known as:

Benign Skin Growth
Benign Tumor
Non-cancerous skin lesion
Skin tumor
Skin lump

ICD-10 Codes:

D2372: Other benign neoplasm of skin of left lower limb, including hip

What procedures does Dr. Fernandez perform?

As a Podiatrist, Dr. Fernandez 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. Fernandez. 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:

CPT Codes:

11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

Also known as:

Ingrown Toenail Removal
Nail Matrix Excision
Permanent Nail Removal
Deformed Nail Surgery
Toenail Avulsion

CPT Codes:

11750: Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (eg, ingrown or deformed nail), for permanent removal;

Also known as:

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:

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
11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions

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

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:

Skin Flap Surgery
Tissue Transfer
Local Flap Reconstruction
Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement

CPT Codes:

14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less

Also known as:

Foot or Toe Fasciotomy
Foot fascia release
Toe fascia surgery
Plantar fasciotomy

CPT Codes:

28008: Fasciotomy, foot and/or toe

Also known as:

Toe Amputation
Metatarsophalangeal joint amputation
Toe removal surgery
Foot digit amputation
MTP joint amputation

CPT Codes:

28820: Amputation, toe; metatarsophalangeal joint

Also known as:

Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
Compression Bandage Application
Leg Compression System
Ankle and Foot Compression

CPT Codes:

29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot

Does Dr. Fernandez accept my insurance?

Dr. Fernandez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (336) 835-7676 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Fernandez accept in Elkin, NC?

Dr. Fernandez in Elkin, NC 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 North Carolina
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Partners Plans
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
MedImpact
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealthcare

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Where is Dr. Fernandez's office located?