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Dr. Herman Zarate

Germantown, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zarate, Foot Surgeon in Germantown, MD?

    Dr. Herman Zarate is a Foot Surgeon, who primarily practices in Germantown, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Zarate is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zarate’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. Zarate’s office at (301) 927-3668.

    What languages does Dr. Zarate speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Zarate treat?

    As a Foot Surgeon, Dr. Zarate 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. Zarate. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
    • PAD from Diabetes
    • Circulation Problems from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene
    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B351: Tinea unguium

    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:

    • Ingrown Nail
    • Nail Disease
    • Ingrown toenail
    • Onychocryptosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L600: Ingrowing nail

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Short Achilles Tendon
    • Heel Injuries and Disorder
    • Tight Achilles Tendon
    • Contracted Achilles Tendon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6700: Short Achilles tendon (acquired), unspecified ankle

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Skin Ulcer on Calf
    • Chronic Skin Ulcer on Heel or Midfoot
    • Skin Condition
    • Leg Ulcer
    • Open Sore
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Foot Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97211: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf limited to breakdown of skin
    • L97412: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right heel and midfoot with fat layer exposed
    • L97411: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right heel and midfoot limited to breakdown of skin

    Also known as:

    • Right Foot Pain
    • Left Foot Pain
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Aching right foot
    • Right foot discomfort
    • Pain in right sole
    • Ache in left foot
    • Left foot discomfort
    • Sore left foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79671: Pain in right foot
    • M79672: Pain in left foot

    Also known as:

    • Tight Achilles Tendon
    • Heel Injuries and Disorder
    • Shortened Achilles Tendon
    • Acquired Achilles Tendon Contracture
    • Achilles Tendon Tightness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6701: Short Achilles tendon (acquired), right ankle

    Also known as:

    • Localized Swelling
    • Edema
    • Localized Edema
    • Fluid Retention
    • Swelling in one area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R600: Localized edema

    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

    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 wart
    • Warts
    • Foot wart
    • Verruca plantaris

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B070: Plantar wart

    Also known as:

    • Athlete's Foot
    • Tinea Pedis
    • Foot Fungus
    • Dermatophytosis of the Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B353: Tinea pedis

    What procedures does Dr. Zarate perform?

    As a Foot Surgeon, Dr. Zarate 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. Zarate. 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
    • Unna Boot Application
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Compression Boot Application
    • Unna Paste Bandage
    • Leg Ulcer Dressing
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
    • 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
    • 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
    • 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 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
    • 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:

    • Removal of Corns or Calluses
    • Corns and Calluses
    • Corn Excision
    • Callus Trimming
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
    • Corns and Calluses Treatment

    CPT Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Abscess Drainage
    • Abscess
    • Incision and Drainage (I&D)
    • Boil Lancing
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Skin Abscess Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single

    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:

    • Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
    • Bone Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Bone Debridement
    • Dead Bone Removal
    • Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement

    CPT Codes:

    • 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 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:

    • Drainage of Fluid Collection
    • Incision and Drainage
    • Hematoma Drainage
    • Seroma Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 10140: Incision and drainage of hematoma, seroma or fluid collection

    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:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 29540: Strapping; ankle and/or foot

    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

    Does Dr. Zarate accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zarate accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 927-3668 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zarate accept in Germantown, MD?

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

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • RiverSpring Health

    • State of Colorado

    • State of Maryland

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Zarate's office located?

    Dr. Herman Zarate's Primary Practice

    20400 Observation Dr Ste 102

    Germantown, MD 20876

    (301) 927-3668

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    Dr. Herman Zarate's Practice 2

    7610 Carroll Ave Ste 210

    Takoma Park, MD 20912

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    Dr. Herman Zarate's Practice 3

    6510 Kenilworth Ave Ste 2300

    Riverdale, MD 20737

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

    Dr. Zarate's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861445884.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zarate?

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

    What is Dr. Herman Zarate's specialty?

    Dr. Zarate is a Foot Surgeon near Germantown, MD. A foot surgeon, typically a podiatrist or orthopedic surgeon, has expertise in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the foot and ankle. They use both surgical and non-surgical treatments for issues such as fractures, deformities, and chronic pain, aiming to restore function and improve overall foot health. Contact Dr. Zarate to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Herman Zarate affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zarate is affiliated with Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center, Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring 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 Herman Zarate accepting new patients in Germantown, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Herman Zarate is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Herman Zarate offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zarate's office at (301) 927-3668 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Herman Zarate?

    Please contact Dr. Zarate's office at (301) 927-3668 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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