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Dr. Thomas Birdwell

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Birdwell, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Thomas Birdwell is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Birdwell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Birdwell’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Birdwell’s office at (215) 777-5808.

    What languages does Dr. Birdwell speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Birdwell treat?

    As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Birdwell 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. Birdwell. 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:

    • 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes nerve issues
    • Diabetic nervous system problems
    • Nerve damage from type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1149: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic neurological complication
    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B351: Tinea unguium

    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

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Birdwell perform?

    As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Birdwell 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. Birdwell. 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:

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

    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
    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Foot Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
    • Finger or Toe Fracture Treatment (Non-Surgical)
    • Metatarsal Fracture Care
    • Non-Surgical Foot Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Metatarsal Fracture Reduction
    • Phalanx Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Finger Fracture Care
    • Toe Bone Fracture Treatment
    • Non-Manipulative Digit Fracture Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 28470: Closed treatment of metatarsal fracture; without manipulation, each
    • 28510: Closed treatment of fracture, phalanx or phalanges, other than great toe; without manipulation, each

    Also known as:

    • Foot Bone Infection Removal
    • Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
    • Tarsal Bone Excision
    • Metatarsal Bone Infection Treatment
    • Partial Foot Bone Removal
    • Metatarsal Osteotomy
    • Foot Bone Lengthening
    • Foot Bone Shortening
    • Foot Bone Angle Correction

    CPT Codes:

    • 28122: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); tarsal or metatarsal bone, except talus or calcaneus
    • 28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, 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:

    • 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:

    • Bunion Correction with Big Toe Joint Fusion
    • Hallux Valgus Repair
    • Bunionectomy with Arthrodesis
    • Big Toe Fusion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28297: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with first metatarsal and medial cuneiform joint arthrodesis, any method

    Also known as:

    • Toe Joint Capsule Release
    • Toe Capsulotomy
    • Metatarsophalangeal Joint Release
    • Toe Joint Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28270: Capsulotomy; metatarsophalangeal joint, with or without tenorrhaphy, each joint (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Calf Muscle Lengthening Surgery
    • Gastrocnemius Release
    • Strayer Procedure
    • Calf Tightness Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27687: Gastrocnemius recession (eg, Strayer procedure)

    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:

    • Midfoot or Tarsometatarsal Joint Fusion
    • Midtarsal Arthrodesis
    • Tarsometatarsal Fusion
    • Foot Joint Immobilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 28740: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, single joint

    Also known as:

    • Toe Amputation (at Joint)
    • Interphalangeal Joint Toe Amputation
    • Partial Toe Amputation
    • Toe Removal Surgery
    • Digit Amputation

    CPT Codes:

    • 28825: Amputation, toe; interphalangeal joint

    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)

    Does Dr. Birdwell accept my insurance?

    Dr. Birdwell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 777-5808 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Birdwell accept in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Birdwell in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Capital BlueCross

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Birdwell's office located?

    Dr. Thomas Birdwell's Primary Practice

    148 N 8th St

    Philadelphia, PA 19107

    (215) 777-5808

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    Dr. Thomas Birdwell's Practice 2

    360 Oxford Valley Rd

    Langhorne, PA 19047

    (215) 946-3338

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    Dr. Thomas Birdwell's Practice 3

    3554 Hulmeville Rd Ste 104

    Bensalem, PA 19020

    (215) 245-1818

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

    Dr. Birdwell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063949576.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Birdwell?

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

    What is Dr. Thomas Birdwell's specialty?

    Dr. Birdwell is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon near Philadelphia, PA. 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. Contact Dr. Birdwell to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Thomas Birdwell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Birdwell is affiliated with Temple University Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center 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 Thomas Birdwell accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Birdwell is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Birdwell offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Birdwell's office at (215) 777-5808 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thomas Birdwell?

    Please contact Dr. Birdwell's office at (215) 777-5808 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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