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Dr. David Geltzer

Dr. David Geltzer

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Geltzer, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. David Geltzer is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Geltzer is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Geltzer’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Geltzer’s office at (215) 332-2200.

    What languages does Dr. Geltzer speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Geltzer treat?

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B351: Tinea unguium

    Also known as:

    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Right Lower Leg
    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Left Lower Leg
    • Skin Condition
    • Non-Pressure Leg Sore
    • Persistent Leg Wound
    • Right Leg Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Lower Leg
    • Left Leg Skin Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97812: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right lower leg with fat layer exposed
    • L97822: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left lower leg with fat layer exposed

    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:

    • Dyshidrotic Eczema
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Pompholyx
    • Foot and hand eczema
    • Vesicular eczema

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L301: Dyshidrosis [pompholyx]

    Also known as:

    • Nail Dystrophy
    • Nail Disease
    • Deformed nails
    • Abnormal nail growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L603: Nail dystrophy

    What procedures does Dr. Geltzer perform?

    As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Geltzer 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. Geltzer. 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
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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:

    • Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
    • Proud flesh removal
    • Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
    • Granulation tissue treatment
    • Wound cautery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)

    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:

    • Nail Removal
    • Nail Plate Avulsion
    • Toenail Removal
    • Fingernail Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11730: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    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

    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:

    • 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:

    • Full Contact Leg Cast Application
    • Total Contact Cast
    • Rigid Leg Cast
    • Custom Leg Cast
    • Lower Leg Immobilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 29445: Application of rigid total contact leg cast

    Does Dr. Geltzer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Geltzer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 332-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Geltzer accept in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Geltzer in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Independent Health

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Geltzer's office located?

    Dr. David Geltzer's Primary Practice

    7318 Frankford Ave

    Philadelphia, PA 19136

    (215) 332-2200

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    Dr. David Geltzer's Practice 2

    6641 Germantown Ave

    Philadelphia, PA 19119

    (215) 843-5322

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    Dr. David Geltzer's Practice 3

    7516 City Ave Ste 10

    Philadelphia, PA 19151

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. David Geltzer?

    Dr. Geltzer has appointments available at his Philadelphia, PA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Geltzer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326091141.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Geltzer?

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

    What is Dr. David Geltzer's specialty?

    Dr. Geltzer is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon near Philadelphia, PA. 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. Geltzer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Geltzer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Geltzer is affiliated with Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Lankenau Medical Center, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Redeemer Health, Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian 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?

    Explore Foot & Ankle Surgeon with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is David Geltzer accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. David Geltzer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Geltzer offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Geltzer, or call (215) 332-2200 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with David Geltzer?

    Please contact Dr. Geltzer's office at (215) 332-2200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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