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Who is Dr. Romero, Podiatrist in Austin, TX?
Dr. Carlos Romero is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in Austin, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Romero is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Romero’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Romero’s office at (512) 443-1311.
What languages does Dr. Romero speak?
Dr. Romero and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Romero treat?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Romero 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. Romero. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Right Foot Bunion
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Bunion
- Right Hallux Valgus
- Right Big Toe Deformity
- Right Foot Bump
ICD-10 Codes:
- M21611: Bunion of right foot
Also known as:
- Posterior Tibial Tendinitis
- Tendinitis
- Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy
- PTT Dysfunction
- Ankle Tendinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M76821: Posterior tibial tendinitis, right leg
Also known as:
- Plantar wart
- Warts
- Foot wart
- Verruca plantaris
ICD-10 Codes:
- B070: Plantar wart
Also known as:
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Condition
- Sun Exposure
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Solar keratosis
- Precancerous skin lesion
- Rough sun spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L570: Actinic keratosis
Also known as:
- Bunion
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Hallux Valgus
- Big Toe Deformity
- Foot Bump
ICD-10 Codes:
- M21619: Bunion of unspecified foot
What procedures does Dr. Romero perform?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Romero 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. Romero. 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:
- 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:
- Hammertoe Correction Surgery
- Big Toe Arthritis Surgery (Hallux Rigidus)
- Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy
- Toe Tendon Release
- Hammertoe Repair
- Toe Straightening Surgery
- Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
- Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus
- Big toe joint debridement
- First MTP joint release
- Keyhole Plantar Fascia Release
- Minimally Invasive Plantar Fasciotomy
- Heel Pain Endoscopic Surgery
- Percutaneous Toe Tenotomy
- Toe Tendon Cutting
- Hammer Toe Release
CPT Codes:
- 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
- 28289: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; without implant
- 29893: Endoscopic plantar fasciotomy
- 28010: Tenotomy, percutaneous, toe; single tendon
Also known as:
- Foot Bone Infection Removal
- Foot Bone Spur Removal
- Tarsal Bone Excision
- Metatarsal Bone Infection Treatment
- Partial Foot Bone Removal
- Metatarsal Head Resection
- Foot Bone Exostectomy
- Partial Metatarsal Bone Removal
CPT Codes:
- 28122: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); tarsal or metatarsal bone, except talus or calcaneus
- 28288: Ostectomy, partial, exostectomy or condylectomy, metatarsal head, each metatarsal head
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:
- 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
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:
- Foot Tendon Release
- Flexor Tenolysis Foot
- Foot Tendon Adhesion Release
- Tendon Release Surgery Foot
- Foot Flexor Tendon Repair
CPT Codes:
- 28220: Tenolysis, flexor, foot; single tendon
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:
- 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:
- Toe Fracture Treatment with Manipulation
- Closed reduction toe fracture
- Broken toe manipulation
- Phalanx fracture treatment foot
- Toe bone realignment
CPT Codes:
- 28515: Closed treatment of fracture, phalanx or phalanges, other than great toe; with manipulation, each
Also known as:
- Large Foot or Toe Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Foot Tumor Excision
- Toe Soft Tissue Mass Removal
- Intramuscular Foot Tumor Surgery
- Subfascial Foot Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 28041: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of foot or toe, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 1.5 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Nerve Destruction in the Foot
- Plantar Nerve Ablation', 'Digital Nerve Neurolysis', 'Foot Nerve Block', 'Morton's Neuroma Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 64632: Destruction by neurolytic agent; plantar common digital nerve
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:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Romero accept my insurance?
Dr. Romero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (512) 443-1311 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Romero accept in Austin, TX?
Dr. Romero in Austin, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Health
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
Other Health Care Provider
Sendero Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Romero's office located?
Dr. Carlos Romero's Primary Practice
6835 Austin Center Blvd
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 443-1311
What is Dr. Romero's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Romero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376559633.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Romero?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Romero
What is Dr. Carlos Romero's specialty?
Dr. Romero is a Podiatrist near Austin, TX. A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy. Contact Dr. Romero to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Carlos Romero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Romero is affiliated with St. David's South Austin Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Carlos Romero accepting new patients in Austin, TX?
Yes, Dr. Carlos Romero is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carlos Romero offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Romero's office at (512) 443-1311 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carlos Romero?
Please contact Dr. Romero's office at (512) 443-1311 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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