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Who is Dr. Casscells, Orthopedic Surgeon in Washington, DC?
Dr. Nicholas Casscells is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Casscells is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Casscells’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Casscells’s office at (202) 444-0272.
What languages does Dr. Casscells speak?
Dr. Casscells and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Casscells treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Casscells 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. Casscells. 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:
- 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:
- Unstable Right Ankle Joint
- Unstable Left Ankle Joint
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Loose Right Ankle
- Right Ankle Joint Instability
- Wobbly Right Ankle
- Loose Left Ankle
- Left Ankle Joint Instability
- Wobbly Left Ankle
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25371: Other instability, right ankle
- M25372: Other instability, left ankle
Also known as:
- Broken Fifth Metatarsal Bone in Right Foot
- Broken Fifth Metatarsal Bone
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Fifth Metatarsal Fracture
- Broken Foot Bone
- Foot Bone Break
- Broken Bone in Foot
- Metatarsal Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S92351A: Displaced fracture of fifth metatarsal bone, right foot, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S92352A: Displaced fracture of fifth metatarsal bone, left foot, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Lower Leg Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Shin Bone Break
- Tibia Fracture
- Fibula Fracture
- Lower Leg Bone Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S82891A: Other fracture of right lower leg, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Broken Left Lower Leg
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Left Lower Leg Break
- Left Tibia Fracture
- Left Fibula Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S82892A: Other fracture of left lower leg, initial encounter for closed fracture
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:
- Sprained Left Ankle
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Left Ankle Sprain
- Left Ankle Ligament Injury
- Twisted Left Ankle
ICD-10 Codes:
- S93402A: Sprain of unspecified ligament of left ankle, initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. Casscells perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Casscells 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. Casscells. 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 Ligament Repair
- Ankle Ligament Repair (Both Collateral Ligaments)
- Collateral Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Ankle Sprain Repair
- Watson-Jones Procedure
- Ankle Collateral Ligament Repair
- Disrupted Ankle Ligament Repair
- Ankle Sprain Surgery
- Lateral and Medial Ankle Ligament Repair
CPT Codes:
- 27698: Repair, secondary, disrupted ligament, ankle, collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)
- 27696: Repair, primary, disrupted ligament, ankle; both collateral ligaments
Also known as:
- Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
- Ankle Arthroscopy for Cartilage Repair
- Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
- Ankle Arthroscopy for Synovectomy
- Endoscopy
- Syndesmosis Repair
- Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
- Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
- Keyhole Ankle Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Ankle Cartilage Repair
- Ankle Bone Defect Excision
- Ankle arthroplasty with implant
- Total ankle prosthesis
- Ankle joint replacement
- Ankle Synovectomy
- Arthroscopic Ankle Surgery
- Ankle Joint Lining Removal
- Tibiotalar Synovectomy
CPT Codes:
- 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
- 29891: Arthroscopy, ankle, surgical, excision of osteochondral defect of talus and/or tibia, including drilling of the defect
- 27702: Arthroplasty, ankle; with implant (total ankle)
- 29895: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; synovectomy, partial
Also known as:
- Hammertoe Correction Surgery
- Bunion Correction with Double Bone Cut
- Big Toe Arthritis Surgery (Hallux Rigidus)
- Heel Bone Removal
- Foot Tendon or Joint Lesion Removal
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Reconstruction (Kidner Procedure)
- Hammertoe Repair
- Toe Straightening Surgery
- Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
- Hallux Valgus Correction
- Bunionectomy with Osteotomy
- Double Osteotomy Bunion Repair
- Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus
- Big toe joint debridement
- First MTP joint release
- Calcaneus Ostectomy
- Heel Bone Resection
- Foot Bone Removal
- Calcaneal Bone Excision
- Foot ganglion cyst removal
- Foot tendon sheath excision
- Foot synovectomy
- Foot lesion surgery
- Kidner procedure
- Flatfoot correction surgery
- Accessory navicular bone removal with tendon repair
CPT Codes:
- 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
- 28299: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with double osteotomy, any method
- 28289: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; without implant
- 28118: Ostectomy, calcaneus;
- 28090: Excision of lesion, tendon, tendon sheath, or capsule (including synovectomy) (eg, cyst or ganglion); foot
- 28238: Reconstruction (advancement), posterior tibial tendon with excision of accessory tarsal navicular bone (eg, Kidner type procedure)
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:
- 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 Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
- Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
- Open Repair of Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
- Open Repair of Complex Ankle Fracture
- Broken Ankle Surgery
- Malleolar Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Treatment
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
- Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fixation Surgery
- Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Reduction
- Ankle ORIF (Trimalleolar)
- Broken Ankle Fixation
- Posterior Malleolus Repair
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 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
- 27823: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; with fixation of posterior lip
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:
- Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
- Endoscopy
- Ankle debridement
- Ankle scope surgery
- Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
- Tibiotalar joint debridement
- Ankle Debridement
- Ankle Scope Surgery
- Tibiotalar Joint Arthroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive
- 29897: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, limited
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Arthrocentesis
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Bursa Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendon Repair (Secondary)
- Leg Tendon Repair
- Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
- Graft for Achilles Tendon
- Re-repair Achilles Tendon
- Ankle Tendon Surgery
- Flexor Tendon Repair
- Leg Tendon Surgery
- Tendon Reconstruction Leg
CPT Codes:
- 27654: Repair, secondary, Achilles tendon, with or without graft
- 27658: Repair, flexor tendon, leg; primary, without graft, each tendon
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:
- Bunion Correction with Bone Cut
- Hallux valgus correction with osteotomy
- Bunionectomy with metatarsal osteotomy
- Big toe bunion surgery
- Hallux Valgus Correction
- Bunionectomy with Osteotomy
- Big Toe Bone Realignment
- Sesamoid Bone Removal
CPT Codes:
- 28296: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with distal metatarsal osteotomy, any method
- 28298: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with proximal phalanx osteotomy, any method
Also known as:
- Leg or Ankle Tendon Adjustment Surgery
- Leg tendon lengthening
- Ankle tendon shortening
- Tendon surgery leg
CPT Codes:
- 27685: Lengthening or shortening of tendon, leg or ankle; single tendon (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Joint Tap
- Bursa Fluid Removal
- Small Joint Injection
- Arthrocentesis
CPT Codes:
- 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Big Toe Joint Fusion
- Subtalar Joint Fusion
- Open Ankle Joint Fusion
- Great Toe Arthrodesis
- MTP Joint Fusion
- Big Toe Fusion Surgery
- Hallux Rigidus Surgery
- Ankle Joint Fusion
- Subtalar Arthrodesis
- Hindfoot Fusion Surgery
- Talocalcaneal Fusion
- Ankle Arthrodesis
- Ankle Fusion Surgery
- Surgical Ankle Immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 28750: Arthrodesis, great toe; metatarsophalangeal joint
- 28725: Arthrodesis; subtalar
- 27870: Arthrodesis, ankle, open
Also known as:
- Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Tendon sheath injection
- Ligament injection
- Plantar fascia injection
- Soft tissue injection for pain
CPT Codes:
- 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Lower Leg Bone Cyst or Tumor Removal
- Tibia Bone Cyst Excision
- Fibula Tumor Removal
- Leg Bone Curettage
- Benign Bone Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27635: Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor, tibia or fibula;
Also known as:
- Foot Joint Fusion Surgery
- Midfoot Fusion
- Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis
- Foot Bone Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 28730: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, multiple or transverse;
Also known as:
- Tibia Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation
- Open Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Pilon Fracture Repair
- Ankle Fracture Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27827: Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with internal fixation, when performed; of tibia only
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:
- Leg or Ankle Tendon Cyst Removal
- Ganglion Cyst Excision (Ankle)
- Tendon Sheath Lesion Removal
- Ankle Cyst Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27630: Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or capsule (eg, cyst or ganglion), leg and/or ankle
Also known as:
- Removal of External Fixator
- Anesthesia
- External Fixation Device Removal
- Bone Fixator Removal
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- External Frame Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20694: Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system
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:
- Repair of Dislocating Peroneal Tendons with Fibula Bone Cut
- Peroneal Tendon Stabilization with Osteotomy
- Ankle Tendon Dislocation Repair
- Fibular Osteotomy for Tendon Repair
CPT Codes:
- 27676: Repair, dislocating peroneal tendons; with fibular osteotomy
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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Foot Nerve Injection for Pain (Morton's Neuroma)
- Morton's Neuroma Injection
- Plantar Digital Nerve Block
- Foot Nerve Steroid Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64455: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; plantar common digital nerve(s) (eg, Morton's neuroma)
Does Dr. Casscells accept my insurance?
Dr. Casscells accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 444-0272 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Casscells accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Casscells in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Indiana
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Casscells' office located?
Dr. Nicholas Casscells also offers virtual visits
Dr. Nicholas Casscells' Primary Practice
3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 444-0272
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Casscells?
Dr. Casscells has appointments available at his Washington, DC office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Casscells's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Casscells's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811330996.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Casscells?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Casscells
What is Dr. Nicholas Casscells's specialty?
Dr. Casscells is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Washington, DC. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Casscells to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nicholas Casscells affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Casscells is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Mary Washington Hospital, Inova Alexandria Hospital, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, MedStar St. Mary's 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 Nicholas Casscells accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Casscells is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Casscells offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Casscells, or call (202) 444-0272 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Casscells?
Yes, Dr. Casscells offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Casscells, or call (202) 444-0272 for more information.
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