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Who is Dr. Unangst, Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Tripler Army Medical Center, HI?
Dr. Alicia Unangst, DO is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tripler Army Medical Center, HI. Dr. Unangst is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Unangst’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Unangst’s office at (775) 786-3040.
What languages does Dr. Unangst speak?
Dr. Unangst and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Foot and Ankle Surgeon like Dr. Unangst typically treat?
As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Unangst 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. Unangst. 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:
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of the right ankle and foot
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Ankle Arthritis
- Foot Arthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19072: Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot
- M19071: Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
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:
- Right Foot Pain
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Aching right foot
- Right foot discomfort
- Pain in right sole
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79671: Pain in right foot
What procedures does a Foot and Ankle Surgeon like Dr. Unangst typically perform?
As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Unangst 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. Unangst. 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:
- Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
- Endoscopy
- Ankle debridement
- Ankle scope surgery
- Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
- Tibiotalar joint debridement
CPT Codes:
- 29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive
Also known as:
- Partial Foot Bone Removal
- Foot Bone Infection Removal
- Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
- Talus Bone Excision
- Calcaneus Bone Excision
- Foot Bone Debridement
- Osteomyelitis Bone Removal
- Tarsal Bone Excision
- Metatarsal Bone Infection Treatment
- Metatarsal Osteotomy
- Foot Bone Lengthening
- Foot Bone Shortening
- Foot Bone Angle Correction
CPT Codes:
- 28120: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); talus or calcaneus
- 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:
- Large Bone Graft
- Bone Grafts
- Major Bone Grafting
- Autograft
- Allograft
CPT Codes:
- 20902: Bone graft, any donor area; major or large
Also known as:
- Big Toe Joint Fusion
- Subtalar 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
CPT Codes:
- 28750: Arthrodesis, great toe; metatarsophalangeal joint
- 28725: Arthrodesis; subtalar
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:
- 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:
- Ankle Arthroscopy for Cartilage Repair
- Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
- Endoscopy
- Keyhole Ankle Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Ankle Cartilage Repair
- Ankle Bone Defect Excision
- Syndesmosis Repair
- Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
- Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29891: Arthroscopy, ankle, surgical, excision of osteochondral defect of talus and/or tibia, including drilling of the defect
- 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Bunion Correction Surgery
- Hammertoe Correction Surgery
- Hallux Valgus Repair
- Bunionectomy with Sesamoidectomy
- Big Toe Deformity Correction
- Hammertoe Repair
- Toe Straightening Surgery
- Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
CPT Codes:
- 28292: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with resection of proximal phalanx base, when performed, any method
- 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
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:
- Bunion Correction with Bone Cut
- Hallux valgus correction with osteotomy
- Bunionectomy with metatarsal osteotomy
- Big toe bunion surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28296: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with distal metatarsal osteotomy, any method
Also known as:
- Foot Tendon Sheath Removal
- Foot Tendon Sheath Surgery
- Flexor Tendon Sheath Excision
- Synovial Membrane Removal Foot
CPT Codes:
- 28086: Synovectomy, tendon sheath, foot; flexor
Also known as:
- Toe Deformity Correction (Soft Tissue)
- Angular Toe Deformity Repair
- Overlapping Toe Correction
- Curly Toe Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28313: Reconstruction, angular deformity of toe, soft tissue procedures only (eg, overlapping second toe, fifth toe, curly toes)
Also known as:
- Foot Bone Reshaping Surgery
- Metatarsal Osteotomy
- Foot Deformity Correction
- Cavus Foot Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28309: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; multiple (eg, Swanson type cavus foot procedure)
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
Does Dr. Unangst accept my insurance?
Dr. Unangst accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (775) 786-3040 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Unangst accept in Tripler Army Medical Center, HI?
Dr. Unangst in Tripler Army Medical Center, HI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Unangst's office located?
Dr. Alicia Unangst's Primary Practice
1 Jarrett White Rd
Tripler Army Medical Center, HI 96859
(775) 786-3040
What is Dr. Unangst's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Unangst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609228303.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Unangst?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Unangst
What is Dr. Alicia Unangst's specialty?
Dr. Unangst is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon near Tripler Army Medical Center, HI.
What does a Foot and Ankle Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Alicia Unangst affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Unangst is affiliated with Presbyterian Espanola Hospital, The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus, University Medical Center Of El Paso 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 Alicia Unangst accepting new patients in Tripler Army Medical Center, HI?
Yes, Dr. Alicia Unangst is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alicia Unangst offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Unangst's office at (775) 786-3040 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alicia Unangst?
Please contact Dr. Unangst's office at (775) 786-3040 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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