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Dr. Craig Kaiser

Dr. Craig Kaiser

Brooklyn, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kaiser, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Craig Kaiser is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kaiser is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kaiser’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kaiser’s office at (718) 375-3900.

    What languages does Dr. Kaiser speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Kaiser treat?

    As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Kaiser 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. Kaiser. 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 Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Diabetic nerve damage
    • Diabetes-related nerve pain
    • Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    • E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B351: Tinea unguium

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Ulcer of the Left Heel and Midfoot
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Non-healing Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97422: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left heel and midfoot with fat layer exposed

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B353: Tinea pedis

    Also known as:

    • Ingrown Nail
    • Nail Disease
    • Ingrown toenail
    • Onychocryptosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L600: Ingrowing nail

    What procedures does Dr. Kaiser perform?

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

    • 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 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 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:

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Debridement
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
    • Tendon sheath injection
    • Ligament injection
    • Plantar fascia injection
    • Soft tissue injection for pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")

    Also known as:

    • Toe and Foot Bone Amputation
    • Partial Foot Amputation
    • Metatarsal Amputation
    • Toe Removal with Metatarsal
    • Transmetatarsal amputation
    • Foot removal surgery
    • Forefoot amputation

    CPT Codes:

    • 28810: Amputation, metatarsal, with toe, single
    • 28805: Amputation, foot; transmetatarsal

    Also known as:

    • Foot Abscess or Bursa Drainage
    • Foot Infection Drainage
    • Bursal Space Drainage Foot
    • Deep Foot Abscess Incision

    CPT Codes:

    • 28002: Incision and drainage below fascia, with or without tendon sheath involvement, foot; single bursal space

    Does Dr. Kaiser accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kaiser accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 375-3900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kaiser accept in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Kaiser in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Centers Plan for Healthy Living

    • Deutsche Bank

    • Elderplan

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Network Solutions

    • State of Tennessee

    • Villagecare

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    Where is Dr. Kaiser's office located?

    Dr. Craig Kaiser's Primary Practice

    421 Ocean Pkwy Ste 2A

    Brooklyn, NY 11218

    (718) 375-3900

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    Dr. Craig Kaiser's Practice 2

    450 Clarkson Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11203

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

    Dr. Kaiser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881699254.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kaiser?

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

    What is Dr. Craig Kaiser's specialty?

    Dr. Kaiser is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon near Brooklyn, NY. 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. Kaiser to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Craig Kaiser affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kaiser is affiliated with SUNY Downstate Medical Center (University Hospital of Brooklyn), NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving 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?

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    Is Craig Kaiser accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Craig Kaiser is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Craig Kaiser offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kaiser's office at (718) 375-3900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Craig Kaiser?

    Please contact Dr. Kaiser's office at (718) 375-3900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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