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Dr. James Barrett

Dr. James Barrett

Reading, PA

49 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Barrett, Podiatrist in Reading, PA?

    Dr. James Barrett is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in Reading, PA. He has been practicing for over 49 years and is board certified. Dr. Barrett completed his residency at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Dr. Barrett is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Barrett’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Barrett’s office at (610) 376-4880.

    Where did Dr. Barrett go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

    Is Dr. Barrett board certified as a Podiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. James Barrett is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Barrett speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Barrett treat?

    As a Podiatrist, Dr. Barrett 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. Barrett. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B351: Tinea unguium

    Also known as:

    • Epidermal Thickening
    • Skin Condition
    • Thick Skin
    • Skin Hardening
    • Hyperkeratosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L858: Other specified epidermal thickening

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L603: Nail dystrophy

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79673: Pain in unspecified foot
    • M79671: Pain in right foot

    Also known as:

    • Other Peripheral Vascular Disease
    • Other PVD
    • Other Peripheral Artery Disease
    • Other PAD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7389: Other specified peripheral vascular diseases

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bedsore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89892: Pressure ulcer of other site, stage 2

    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:

    • Plantar wart
    • Warts
    • Foot wart
    • Verruca plantaris

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B070: Plantar wart

    What procedures does Dr. Barrett perform?

    As a Podiatrist, Dr. Barrett 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. Barrett. 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:

    • Nail Debridement (1-5 Nails)
    • Nail Trimming and Cleaning
    • Thick Nail Trimming
    • Fungal Nail Treatment
    • Nail Cleaning Procedure
    • Therapeutic Nail Debridement
    • Thick Nail Treatment
    • Fungal Nail Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 11720: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 1 to 5
    • 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Corns or Calluses
    • Removal of Multiple Corns or Calluses
    • Corn or Callus Removal
    • Shave Removal of Skin Lesion
    • Skin Lesion Shaving
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Corns and Calluses
    • Corn Excision
    • Callus Trimming
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
    • Corns and Calluses Treatment
    • Corn paring
    • Callus debridement
    • Hyperkeratotic lesion removal
    • Paring of Corn
    • Cutting of Callus
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal
    • Epidermal Lesion Shave
    • Dermal Lesion Shave
    • Skin Tag Removal
    • Mole Shave Biopsy
    • Epidermal Lesion Removal
    • Skin Growth Removal
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
    • 11057: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); more than 4 lesions
    • 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion
    • 11305: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
    • 11306: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 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:

    • 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:

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    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

    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. Barrett accept my insurance?

    Dr. Barrett accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 376-4880 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Barrett accept in Reading, PA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Capital BlueCross

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Barrett's office located?

    Dr. James Barrett's Primary Practice

    1719 Penn Ave

    Reading, PA 19609

    (610) 376-4880

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

    Dr. Barrett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437157336.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barrett?

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

    What is Dr. James Barrett's specialty?

    Dr. Barrett is a Podiatrist near Reading, PA. 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. Barrett to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Barrett affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Barrett is affiliated with Reading Hospital Tower Health 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

    Where can I learn more about Podiatrist?

    Explore Podiatrist 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 James Barrett accepting new patients in Reading, PA?

    Yes, Dr. James Barrett is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Barrett offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Barrett's office at (610) 376-4880 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Barrett?

    Please contact Dr. Barrett's office at (610) 376-4880 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Barrett have?

    Dr. James Barrett is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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