38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Silvester, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Pleasanton, TX?
Dr. Darren Silvester is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Pleasanton, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is a member of the The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons, and Dellon Institute for Peripheral Nerve Surgery. Dr. Silvester is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Silvester’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Silvester’s office at (830) 569-3338.
Is Dr. Silvester board certified in Foot & Ankle Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Darren Silvester is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine , American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
What languages does Dr. Silvester speak?
Dr. Silvester and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Silvester treat?
As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Silvester 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. Silvester. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Nail Fungus
- Tinea Infection
- Onychomycosis
- Fungal nail infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B351: Tinea unguium
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Silvester perform?
As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Silvester 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. Silvester. 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:
- Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
- Heel Bone Cut (Calcaneus Osteotomy)
- Foot Bone Infection Removal
- Foot Bone Reshaping (First Metatarsal)
- Foot Bone Reshaping (Tarsal Osteotomy)
- Metatarsal Osteotomy
- Foot Bone Lengthening
- Foot Bone Shortening
- Foot Bone Angle Correction
- Calcaneus Osteotomy
- Heel Bone Reshaping Surgery
- Dwyer Procedure
- Chambers Procedure
- Tarsal Bone Excision
- Metatarsal Bone Infection Treatment
- Partial Foot Bone Removal
- First Metatarsal Osteotomy
- Foot Bone Lengthening/Shortening
- Bunion Surgery (Bone Reshaping)
- Tarsal Bone Cut
- Midfoot Osteotomy
- Foot Bone Realignment Surgery
- Corrective Foot Bone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 28122: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); tarsal or metatarsal bone, except talus or calcaneus
- 28306: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; first metatarsal
- 28304: Osteotomy, tarsal bones, other than calcaneus or talus;
Also known as:
- Foot or Toe Fasciotomy
- Hammertoe Correction Surgery
- Bunion Correction with Double Bone Cut
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
- Big Toe Arthritis Surgery (Hallux Rigidus)
- Partial Plantar Fascia Removal
- Foot fascia release
- Toe fascia surgery
- Plantar fasciotomy
- Hammertoe Repair
- Toe Straightening Surgery
- Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
- Hallux Valgus Correction
- Bunionectomy with Osteotomy
- Double Osteotomy Bunion Repair
- Posterior Tibial Nerve Decompression
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery
- Nerve Release in Foot
- Foot Nerve Decompression
- Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus
- Big toe joint debridement
- First MTP joint release
- Plantar Fasciectomy
- Foot Fascia Release
- Plantar Fasciitis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28008: Fasciotomy, foot and/or toe
- 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
- 28035: Release, tarsal tunnel (posterior tibial nerve decompression)
- 28289: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; without implant
- 28060: Fasciectomy, plantar fascia; partial (separate procedure)
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:
- Leg Compartment Release Surgery
- Leg fasciotomy
- Anterior compartment release
- Lateral compartment release
- Compartment syndrome surgery leg
CPT Codes:
- 27600: Decompression fasciotomy, leg; anterior and/or lateral compartments only
Also known as:
- Bunion Correction with Bone Cut
- Bunion Correction with Big Toe Joint Fusion
- 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
- Hallux Valgus Repair
- Bunionectomy with Arthrodesis
- Big Toe Fusion Surgery
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
- 28297: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with first metatarsal and medial cuneiform joint arthrodesis, any method
Also known as:
- Midfoot or Tarsometatarsal Joint Fusion
- Foot Joint Fusion Surgery
- Midtarsal Arthrodesis
- Tarsometatarsal Fusion
- Foot Joint Immobilization
- Midfoot Fusion
- Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis
- Foot Bone Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 28740: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, single joint
- 28730: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, multiple or transverse;
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:
- Ankle Manipulation Under Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Ankle Joint Reduction (Anesthesia)
- Ankle Manipulation with Fixation
- Ankle Realignment Under Sedation
CPT Codes:
- 27860: Manipulation of ankle under general anesthesia (includes application of traction or other fixation apparatus)
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:
- Percutaneous Toe Tendon Release
- Toe Tendon Cutting
- Multiple Toe Tenotomy
- Minimally Invasive Toe Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28011: Tenotomy, percutaneous, toe; multiple tendons
Also known as:
- Partial Removal of Toe Bone
- Toe phalanx excision
- Toe bone cleaning
- Osteomyelitis toe treatment
CPT Codes:
- 28124: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); phalanx of toe
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Major Arm or Leg Nerve Repair
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Nerve Reconstruction Arm/Leg
- Open Neuroplasty
CPT Codes:
- 64708: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; other than specified
Also known as:
- Hand or Foot Nerve Repair
- Neuroplasty
- Nerve Decompression
- Nerve Release Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 64704: Neuroplasty; nerve of hand or foot
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Nerve End Implantation into Bone or Muscle
- Nerve Implantation
- Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR)
- Nerve Transfer to Muscle
CPT Codes:
- 64787: Implantation of nerve end into bone or muscle (List separately in addition to neuroma excision)
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;
Does Dr. Silvester accept my insurance?
Dr. Silvester accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (830) 569-3338 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Silvester accept in Pleasanton, TX?
Dr. Silvester in Pleasanton, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CNA Insurance
Continental Benefits
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Silvester's office located?
Dr. Darren Silvester's Primary Practice
409 N Bryant St
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-3338
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Fellow
Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons
Fellow
Dellon Institute for Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Certified Surgeon
What is Dr. Silvester's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Silvester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073792883.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Silvester?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Silvester
What is Dr. Darren Silvester's specialty?
Dr. Silvester is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon near Pleasanton, TX. 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. Silvester to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Darren Silvester affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Silvester is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Connally Memorial Medical Center, Methodist Hospital Atascosa. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Darren Silvester accepting new patients in Pleasanton, TX?
Yes, Dr. Darren Silvester is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Darren Silvester offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Silvester's office at (830) 569-3338 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Darren Silvester?
Please contact Dr. Silvester's office at (830) 569-3338 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Darren Silvester have?
Dr. Darren Silvester is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
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