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Dr. David Porter, MD
Carmel, IN
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Porter, Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Carmel, IN?
Dr. David Porter, MD is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Carmel, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Porter graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Wright State Univ Sch Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Porter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Porter’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Porter’s office at (317) 817-1200.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Porter?
Dr. David Porter, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Porter empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Achilles Tendon Rupture, Ankle Reconstruction, Arthroscopic Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Fractures-Stress, Sports Injuries-Foot & Ankle, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Carmel/IN community, Dr. Porter is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Porter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wright State Univ Sch Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery | Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Program
Medical School: In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In | Indiana University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Porter board certified as a Foot and Ankle Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. David Porter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Porter speak?
Dr. Porter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Porter treat?
As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Porter 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. Porter. 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:
- Achilles Tendon Strain
- Heel Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Pulled Achilles tendon
- Achilles tendon overstretch
- Heel cord strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S86012A: Strain of left Achilles tendon, initial encounter
- S86011A: Strain of right Achilles tendon, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Compartment Syndrome in the Right Leg
- Left Leg Compartment Syndrome
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Muscle swelling in right leg
- Pressure buildup in right leg muscles
- Left lower limb compartment syndrome
- Chronic left leg muscle pressure
- Left leg muscle swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79A21: Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of right lower extremity
- M79A22: Nontraumatic compartment syndrome of left lower extremity
Also known as:
- Bunion
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Hallux Valgus
- Big Toe Deformity
- Foot Bump
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2012: Hallux valgus (acquired), left foot
- M2011: Hallux valgus (acquired), right foot
Also known as:
- Left Ankle and Foot Joint Disorder
- Ankle and Foot Joint Disorder
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Left ankle and foot problem
- Left ankle and foot arthropathy
- Left ankle and foot joint disease
- Ankle pain
- Foot pain
- Ankle joint problem
- Foot joint problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25872: Other specified joint disorders, left ankle and foot
- M25871: Other specified joint disorders, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Unstable Right Ankle Joint
- Unstable Left Ankle Joint
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Loose Right Ankle
- Right Ankle Joint Instability
- Wobbly Right Ankle
- Loose Left Ankle
- Left Ankle Joint Instability
- Wobbly Left Ankle
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25371: Other instability, right ankle
- M25372: Other instability, left ankle
Also known as:
- Other Bone Disorder in Ankle and Foot
- Bone Disease
- Uncommon ankle and foot bone conditions
- Rare ankle and foot bone diseases
- Specific ankle and foot bone problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- M898X7: Other specified disorders of bone, ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Stiff Big Toe
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Hallux Rigidus
- Big Toe Arthritis
- Frozen Big Toe
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2021: Hallux rigidus, right foot
Also known as:
- Other Ankle and Foot Cartilage Disorder
- Cartilage Disorder
- Ankle Cartilage Problems
- Foot Cartilage Disease
- Ankle and Foot Joint Cartilage Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- M948X7: Other specified disorders of cartilage, ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Leg and Hip Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Congenital lower limb malformation
- Pelvic girdle defect
- Leg and hip anomalies
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q742: Other congenital malformations of lower limb(s), including pelvic girdle
Also known as:
- Other Musculoskeletal Deformity at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Bone Deformity
- Congenital Muscle Deformity
- Birth Defect of Bones or Muscles
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q688: Other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformities
Also known as:
- Broken Fifth Metatarsal Bone
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Fifth Metatarsal Fracture
- Broken Bone in Foot
- Metatarsal Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S92352A: Displaced fracture of fifth metatarsal bone, left foot, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Foot Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Congenital Foot Deformities
- Foot Malformations at Birth
- Deformed Feet at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6689: Other specified congenital deformities of feet
Also known as:
- Right Ankle Ligament Injury
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Right Ankle Sprain
- Right Ankle Ligament Damage
- Right Ankle Ligament Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M24271: Disorder of ligament, right ankle
Also known as:
- Broken Right Foot
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Fractured Right Foot
- Right Foot Bone Break
- Right Foot Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S92811K: Other fracture of right foot, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
What procedures does Dr. Porter perform?
As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Porter 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. Porter. 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:
- Heel Bone Removal
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Reconstruction (Kidner Procedure)
- Removal of Bone Near Big Toe Joint
- Big Toe Arthritis Surgery (Hallux Rigidus)
- Hammertoe Correction Surgery
- Open Surgery for Midfoot Bone Fracture
- Calcaneus Ostectomy
- Heel Bone Resection
- Foot Bone Removal
- Calcaneal Bone Excision
- Posterior Tibial Nerve Decompression
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery
- Nerve Release in Foot
- Foot Nerve Decompression
- Kidner procedure
- Flatfoot correction surgery
- Accessory navicular bone removal with tendon repair
- Sesamoid Bone Removal
- Big Toe Sesamoidectomy
- Foot Bone Excision
- Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus
- Big toe joint debridement
- First MTP joint release
- Hammertoe Repair
- Toe Straightening Surgery
- Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
- Tarsal Bone Fracture Repair (Open)
- Midfoot Fracture Fixation
- Foot Bone Break Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28118: Ostectomy, calcaneus;
- 28035: Release, tarsal tunnel (posterior tibial nerve decompression)
- 28238: Reconstruction (advancement), posterior tibial tendon with excision of accessory tarsal navicular bone (eg, Kidner type procedure)
- 28315: Sesamoidectomy, first toe (separate procedure)
- 28289: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; without implant
- 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
- 28465: Open treatment of tarsal bone fracture (except talus and calcaneus), includes internal fixation, when performed, each
Also known as:
- Ankle Arthroscopy for Cartilage Repair
- Ankle Arthroscopy for Synovectomy
- Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
- Endoscopy
- Keyhole Ankle Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Ankle Cartilage Repair
- Ankle Bone Defect Excision
- Ankle Synovectomy
- Arthroscopic Ankle Surgery
- Ankle Joint Lining Removal
- Tibiotalar Synovectomy
- Syndesmosis Repair
- Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
- Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29891: Arthroscopy, ankle, surgical, excision of osteochondral defect of talus and/or tibia, including drilling of the defect
- 29895: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; synovectomy, partial
- 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendon Repair
- Leg Flexor Tendon Repair
- Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery
- Open Achilles Repair
- Percutaneous Achilles Repair
- Heel Tendon Surgery
- Secondary Leg Tendon Repair
- Leg Tendon Graft
- Flexor Tendon Surgery Leg
CPT Codes:
- 27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;
- 27659: Repair, flexor tendon, leg; secondary, with or without graft, each tendon
Also known as:
- Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
- Endoscopy
- Ankle debridement
- Ankle scope surgery
- Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
- Tibiotalar joint debridement
- Ankle Debridement
- Ankle Scope Surgery
- Tibiotalar Joint Arthroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive
- 29897: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, limited
Also known as:
- Partial Foot Bone Removal
- Tarsal Coalition Removal
- Foot Bone Infection Removal
- Talus Bone Excision
- Calcaneus Bone Excision
- Foot Bone Debridement
- Osteomyelitis Bone Removal
- Foot Bone Excision
- Tarsal Bone Fusion Removal
- Foot Coalition Surgery
- Tarsal Bone Excision
- Metatarsal Bone Infection Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 28120: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); talus or calcaneus
- 28116: Ostectomy, excision of tarsal coalition
- 28122: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); tarsal or metatarsal bone, except talus or calcaneus
Also known as:
- Ankle Ligament Repair
- Collateral Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Ankle Sprain Repair
- Watson-Jones Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 27698: Repair, secondary, disrupted ligament, ankle, collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)
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:
- Leg Compartment Pressure Release Surgery
- Leg fasciotomy
- Compartment syndrome surgery leg
- Leg muscle pressure release
CPT Codes:
- 27602: Decompression fasciotomy, leg; anterior and/or lateral, and posterior compartment(s)
Also known as:
- Minor Bone Graft
- Large Bone Graft
- Bone Grafts
- Small Bone Graft
- Dowel Bone Graft
- Button Bone Graft
- Autograft (Small)
- Major Bone Grafting
- Autograft
- Allograft
CPT Codes:
- 20900: Bone graft, any donor area; minor or small (eg, dowel or button)
- 20902: Bone graft, any donor area; major or large
Also known as:
- Bunion Correction with Bone Cut
- Hallux Valgus Correction
- Bunionectomy with Osteotomy
- Metatarsal Osteotomy for Bunion
- Hallux valgus correction with osteotomy
- Bunionectomy with metatarsal osteotomy
- Big toe bunion surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28295: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with proximal metatarsal osteotomy, any method
- 28296: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with distal metatarsal osteotomy, any method
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendon Repair (Secondary)
- Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
- Graft for Achilles Tendon
- Re-repair Achilles Tendon
- Ankle Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27654: Repair, secondary, Achilles tendon, with or without graft
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:
- Midfoot Joint Dislocation Repair
- Tarsometatarsal joint dislocation open reduction
- Lisfranc injury repair
- Midfoot dislocation surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28615: Open treatment of tarsometatarsal joint dislocation, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
- Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fixation Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
- Deep tendon rerouting
- Tendon transplant surgery
- Muscle redirection surgery
- Tibial tendon transfer
CPT Codes:
- 27691: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); deep (eg, anterior tibial or posterior tibial through interosseous space, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, or peroneal tendon to midfoot or hindfoot)
Also known as:
- Ankle Ligament Repair
- Collateral Ligament Repair
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 27695: Repair, primary, disrupted ligament, ankle; collateral
Also known as:
- Incision for Leg or Ankle Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis incision
- Bone abscess drainage
- Leg bone infection surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27607: Incision (eg, osteomyelitis or bone abscess), leg or ankle
Also known as:
- Morton's Neuroma Removal
- Excision of Morton's Neuroma
- Interdigital Neuroma Excision
- Foot Nerve Tumor Removal
CPT Codes:
- 28080: Excision, interdigital (Morton) neuroma, single, each
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:
- 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:
- Metatarsal Bone Fracture Repair
- Foot fracture repair
- Metatarsal nonunion repair
- Bone graft for foot fracture
- Malunion repair foot
CPT Codes:
- 28322: Repair, nonunion or malunion; metatarsal, with or without bone graft (includes obtaining graft)
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:
- Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
- Fat Grafting
- Dermal Graft
- Fascia Graft
- Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)
Does Dr. Porter accept my insurance?
Dr. Porter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 817-1200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Porter accept in Carmel, IN?
Dr. Porter in Carmel, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Porter's office located?
Dr. David Porter's Primary Practice
10767 Illinois St Ste 3000
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 817-1200
What is Dr. Porter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Porter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194771501.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Porter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Porter
What is Dr. David Porter's specialty?
Dr. Porter is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon near Carmel, IN. Foot and ankle surgeons, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, specialize in adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, management of adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine related to the foot and ankle, and reconstructive surgery for childrens foot and ankle conditions. Contact Dr. Porter to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Porter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Porter is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Franciscan Health Carmel, Franciscan Health Indianapolis. 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 David Porter accepting new patients in Carmel, IN?
Yes, Dr. David Porter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Porter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Porter's office at (317) 817-1200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Porter?
Please contact Dr. Porter's office at (317) 817-1200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Porter have?
Dr. David Porter is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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