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Dr. Jay Kaufman

Dr. Jay Kaufman

Allentown, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kaufman, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Jay Kaufman is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kaufman completed his residency at Coast Plaza Hospital. Dr. Kaufman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kaufman’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kaufman’s office at (570) 386-9910.

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

    • Residency: Coast Plaza Hospital

    Is Dr. Kaufman board certified as a Foot & Ankle Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Jay Kaufman is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Kaufman speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Kaufman treat?

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

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    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:

    • Osteoarthritis of the right ankle and foot
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M19071: Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Ankle and Foot
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Left Ankle Ache
    • Left Foot Discomfort
    • Sore Left Ankle and Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25572: Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot

    Also known as:

    • Right Ankle and Foot Pain
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Ankle
    • Sore Right Foot
    • Aching Right Ankle and Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot

    What procedures does Dr. Kaufman perform?

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

    • Hammertoe Correction Surgery
    • Partial Plantar Fascia Removal
    • Big Toe Arthritis Surgery (Hallux Rigidus)
    • Tarsal Tunnel Release
    • Hammertoe Repair
    • Toe Straightening Surgery
    • Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
    • Plantar Fasciectomy
    • Foot Fascia Release
    • Plantar Fasciitis Surgery
    • Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus
    • Big toe joint debridement
    • First MTP joint release
    • Posterior Tibial Nerve Decompression
    • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery
    • Nerve Release in Foot
    • Foot Nerve Decompression

    CPT Codes:

    • 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
    • 28060: Fasciectomy, plantar fascia; partial (separate procedure)
    • 28289: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; without implant
    • 28035: Release, tarsal tunnel (posterior tibial nerve decompression)

    Also known as:

    • Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
    • Metatarsal Osteotomy
    • Foot Bone Lengthening
    • Foot Bone Shortening
    • Foot Bone Angle Correction

    CPT Codes:

    • 28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Calf Muscle Lengthening Surgery
    • Gastrocnemius Release
    • Strayer Procedure
    • Calf Tightness Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27687: Gastrocnemius recession (eg, Strayer procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Leg Flexor Tendon Repair
    • Secondary Leg Tendon Repair
    • Leg Tendon Graft
    • Flexor Tendon Surgery Leg

    CPT Codes:

    • 27659: Repair, flexor tendon, leg; secondary, with or without graft, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Bunion Correction with Big Toe Joint Fusion
    • Hallux Valgus Repair
    • Bunionectomy with Arthrodesis
    • Big Toe Fusion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28297: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with first metatarsal and medial cuneiform joint arthrodesis, any method

    Also known as:

    • Toe Joint Capsule Release
    • Toe Capsulotomy
    • Metatarsophalangeal Joint Release
    • Toe Joint Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28270: Capsulotomy; metatarsophalangeal joint, with or without tenorrhaphy, each joint (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Corns or Calluses
    • Corn or Callus Removal
    • Corns and Calluses
    • Corn Excision
    • Callus Trimming
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
    • Corns and Calluses Treatment
    • Paring of Corn
    • Cutting of Callus
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
    • 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Routine Nail Trimming
    • Medical Nail Care
    • Podiatric Nail Trimming
    • Foot Nail Clipping
    • Therapeutic Nail Trimming

    CPT Codes:

    • 11719: Trimming of nondystrophic nails, any number

    Also known as:

    • Hand or Foot Nerve Repair
    • Neuroplasty
    • Nerve Decompression
    • Nerve Release Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 64704: Neuroplasty; nerve of hand or foot

    Does Dr. Kaufman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kaufman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 386-9910 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kaufman accept in Allentown, PA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • Capital BlueCross

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Florida League of Cities

    • Geisinger Health Plan

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kaufman's office located?

    Dr. Jay Kaufman's Primary Practice

    250 Cetronia Rd Ste 303

    Allentown, PA 18104

    (570) 386-9910

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    Dr. Jay Kaufman's Practice 2

    1241 Blakeslee Boulevard Dr E

    Lehighton, PA 18235

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    Dr. Jay Kaufman's Practice 3

    2901 Emrick Blvd Ste 102

    Bethlehem, PA 18020

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

    Dr. Kaufman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962402495.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kaufman?

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

    What is Dr. Jay Kaufman's specialty?

    Dr. Kaufman is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon near Allentown, 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. Kaufman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jay Kaufman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kaufman is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street, St. Luke’s University Health Network - Bethlehem Campus, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City 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

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    Is Jay Kaufman accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Jay Kaufman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jay Kaufman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kaufman's office at (570) 386-9910 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jay Kaufman?

    Please contact Dr. Kaufman's office at (570) 386-9910 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jay Kaufman have?

    Dr. Jay Kaufman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Surgery.

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