Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vafek, Orthopedic Surgeon in Niantic, CT?
What languages does Dr. Vafek speak?
Dr. Vafek and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Vafek typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Vafek 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. Vafek. 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:
- Left Foot Pain
- Right Foot Pain
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Ache in left foot
- Left foot discomfort
- Sore left foot
- Aching right foot
- Right foot discomfort
- Pain in right sole
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79672: Pain in left foot
- M79671: Pain in right foot
Also known as:
- Pain in Left Ankle and Foot
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Left Ankle Ache
- Left Foot Discomfort
- Sore Left Ankle and Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25572: Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot
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
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
What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Vafek typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Vafek 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. Vafek. 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:
- Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
- Open Repair of Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
- 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
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
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:
- Achilles Tendon Repair
- Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery
- Open Achilles Repair
- Percutaneous Achilles Repair
- Heel Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Heel Bone Removal
- Calcaneus Ostectomy
- Heel Bone Resection
- Foot Bone Removal
- Calcaneal Bone Excision
CPT Codes:
- 28118: Ostectomy, calcaneus;
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
Does Dr. Vafek accept my insurance?
Dr. Vafek accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 889-7345 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vafek accept in Niantic, CT?
Dr. Vafek in Niantic, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Vafek's office located?
Dr. Emily Vafek's Primary Practice
11 Industrial Park Rd
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 889-7345
What hospitals are Dr. Vafek affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Vafek has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Vafek's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vafek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790070043.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vafek?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vafek