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Dr. Elaine Allen

Charlottesville, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Allen, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Elaine Allen is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Allen is fluent in English, Dutch, Flemish, Italian, Korean, Somali, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Allen’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Allen’s office at (434) 242-8550.

    What languages does Dr. Allen speak?

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

    • Dutch

    • English

    • Flemish

    • Italian

    • Korean

    • Somali

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Allen treat?

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

    • Chronic Ulcer of the Right Foot
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Non-healing Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97512: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with fat layer exposed

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B351: Tinea unguium

    Also known as:

    • Ingrown Nail
    • Nail Disease
    • Ingrown toenail
    • Onychocryptosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L600: Ingrowing nail

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Skin Ulcer on Foot
    • Skin Condition
    • Foot Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Foot
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97522: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Hammer Toe
    • Toe Injuries and Disorder
    • Mallet toe
    • Claw toe
    • Bent toe

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2042: Other hammer toe(s) (acquired), left foot

    What procedures does Dr. Allen perform?

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

    • Wound Debridement
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    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 Benign Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Corns or Calluses
    • Shave Removal of Skin Lesion
    • Corn or Callus Removal
    • Corns and Calluses
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Corn Excision
    • Callus Trimming
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
    • Corns and Calluses Treatment
    • Epidermal Lesion Shave
    • Dermal Lesion Shave
    • Skin Tag Removal
    • Mole Shave Biopsy
    • Paring of Corn
    • Cutting of Callus
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal

    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
    • 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
    • 11305: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
    • 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion

    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:

    • 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 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:

    • Ingrown Toenail Removal (Wedge Excision)
    • Wedge Resection of Nail Fold
    • Ingrown Toenail Surgery
    • Partial Nail Avulsion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11765: Wedge excision of skin of nail fold (eg, for ingrown toenail)

    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

    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:

    • 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:

    • Toe Tendon Release
    • Percutaneous Toe Tenotomy
    • Toe Tendon Cutting
    • Hammer Toe Release

    CPT Codes:

    • 28010: Tenotomy, percutaneous, toe; single tendon

    Also known as:

    • Ganglion Cyst Aspiration or Injection
    • Ganglion Cyst Drainage
    • Cyst Fluid Removal
    • Ganglion Cyst Treatment
    • Cyst Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20612: Aspiration and/or injection of ganglion cyst(s) any location

    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. Allen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Allen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 242-8550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Allen accept in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Allen in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Fox Insurance Company

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Allen's office located?

    Dr. Elaine Allen's Primary Practice

    325 Four Leaf Ln Ste 11A

    Charlottesville, VA 22903

    (434) 242-8550

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    Dr. Elaine Allen's Practice 2

    4405 Ivy Rd

    Charlottesville, VA 22903

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

    Dr. Allen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417970492.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Allen?

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

    What is Dr. Elaine Allen's specialty?

    Dr. Allen is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon near Charlottesville, VA. 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. Allen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Elaine Allen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Allen is affiliated with UVA University Hospital, Sentara RMH 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

    Where can I learn more about Foot & Ankle Surgeon?

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    Is Elaine Allen accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Elaine Allen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elaine Allen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Allen's office at (434) 242-8550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elaine Allen?

    Please contact Dr. Allen's office at (434) 242-8550 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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