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Dr. Justin Pointer

Waldorf, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pointer, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Waldorf, MD?

    Dr. Justin Pointer is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Waldorf, MD. Dr. Pointer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pointer’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pointer’s office at (301) 843-3899.

    What languages does Dr. Pointer speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Pointer treat?

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

    • Acquired Foot Deformity
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Shape Problems
    • Foot Structural Issues
    • Deformed Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M216X1: Other acquired deformities of right foot
    • M216X2: Other acquired deformities of left foot

    Also known as:

    • Bunion
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Toe Injuries and Disorder
    • Hallux Valgus
    • Big Toe Deformity
    • Foot Bump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2011: Hallux valgus (acquired), right foot
    • M2012: Hallux valgus (acquired), left 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 Dystrophy
    • Ingrown Nail
    • Nail Disease
    • Deformed nails
    • Abnormal nail growth
    • Ingrown toenail
    • Onychocryptosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L603: Nail dystrophy
    • L600: Ingrowing nail

    What procedures does Dr. Pointer perform?

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

    • Hammertoe Correction Surgery
    • Bunion Correction with Double Bone Cut
    • Big Toe Arthritis Surgery with Implant
    • Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy
    • Hammertoe Repair
    • Toe Straightening Surgery
    • Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
    • Hallux Valgus Correction
    • Bunionectomy with Osteotomy
    • Double Osteotomy Bunion Repair
    • Hallux Rigidus Repair
    • Cheilectomy with Implant
    • MTP Joint Debridement
    • Keyhole Plantar Fascia Release
    • Minimally Invasive Plantar Fasciotomy
    • Heel Pain Endoscopic Surgery

    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
    • 28291: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; with implant
    • 29893: Endoscopic plantar fasciotomy

    Also known as:

    • Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
    • Metatarsal Osteotomy
    • Foot Bone Lengthening
    • Foot Bone Shortening
    • Foot Bone Angle Correction

    CPT Codes:

    • 28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each

    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 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
    • 28297: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with first metatarsal and medial cuneiform joint arthrodesis, any method

    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:

    • 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:

    • Toe Strapping
    • Taping Toes
    • Toe Bandaging
    • Toe Support

    CPT Codes:

    • 29550: Strapping; toes

    Also known as:

    • Ankle or Foot Taping
    • Ankle Strapping
    • Foot Strapping
    • Ankle Taping
    • Foot Taping

    CPT Codes:

    • 29540: Strapping; ankle and/or foot

    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:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Unna Boot Application
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Compression Boot Application
    • Unna Paste Bandage
    • Leg Ulcer Dressing
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Nail Trimming and Cleaning
    • Therapeutic Nail Debridement
    • Thick Nail Treatment
    • Fungal Nail Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cleaning for Infection/Rash
    • Eczema Debridement
    • Infected Skin Debridement
    • Wound Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 11000: Debridement of extensive eczematous or infected skin; up to 10% of body surface

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Corns or Calluses
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Corns and Calluses
    • Corn Excision
    • Callus Trimming
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
    • Corns and Calluses Treatment
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Transfer
    • Local Flap Reconstruction
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less

    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:

    • Hand or Foot Nerve Repair
    • Neuroplasty
    • Nerve Decompression
    • Nerve Release Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 64704: Neuroplasty; nerve of hand or foot

    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

    Does Dr. Pointer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pointer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 843-3899 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pointer accept in Waldorf, MD?

    Dr. Pointer in Waldorf, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CareSource

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Medicare

    • RiverSpring Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pointer's office located?

    Dr. Justin Pointer's Primary Practice

    12070 Old Line Ctr Ste 110

    Waldorf, MD 20602

    (301) 843-3899

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

    Dr. Pointer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659636082.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pointer?

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

    What is Dr. Justin Pointer's specialty?

    Dr. Pointer is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon near Waldorf, MD. 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. Pointer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Justin Pointer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pointer is affiliated with MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, UM Charles Regional Medical Center, 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 Justin Pointer accepting new patients in Waldorf, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Justin Pointer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Justin Pointer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pointer's office at (301) 843-3899 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Justin Pointer?

    Please contact Dr. Pointer's office at (301) 843-3899 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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