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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zellars, Podiatrist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Melinda Zellars is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Zellars is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zellars’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zellars’s office at (240) 391-6231.
What languages does Dr. Zellars speak?
Dr. Zellars and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Podiatrist like Dr. Zellars typically treat?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Zellars 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. Zellars. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Nail Dystrophy
- Nail Disease
- Deformed nails
- Abnormal nail growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- L603: Nail dystrophy
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flat Feet at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Congenital Pes Planus
- Flexible Flatfoot
- Fallen Arches in Baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6650: Congenital pes planus, unspecified foot
Also known as:
- Corns and Calluses
- Hard Skin
- Foot Calluses
- Thick Skin Patches
ICD-10 Codes:
- L84: Corns and callosities
What procedures does a Podiatrist like Dr. Zellars typically perform?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Zellars 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. Zellars. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Nail Trimming and Cleaning
- Nail Debridement (1-5 Nails)
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
- Thick Nail Trimming
- Fungal Nail Treatment
- Nail Cleaning Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
- 11720: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 1 to 5
Also known as:
- Corn or Callus Removal
- Removal of Corns or Calluses
- Corns and Calluses
- Paring of Corn
- Cutting of Callus
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal
- Corn Excision
- Callus Trimming
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
- Corns and Calluses Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion
- 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
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
Does Dr. Zellars accept my insurance?
Dr. Zellars accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (240) 391-6231 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zellars accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Zellars in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Maryland
State of Virginia
TELUS Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Zellars' office located?
Dr. Melinda Zellars' Primary Practice
831 Bedford Ave Ste 530
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(240) 391-6231
What is Dr. Zellars's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zellars's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588665418.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zellars?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zellars
What is Dr. Melinda Zellars's specialty?
Dr. Zellars is a Podiatrist near Brooklyn, NY.
What does a Podiatrist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Melinda Zellars affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zellars is affiliated with Sinai Hospital - Baltimore, Inova Fairfax Hospital 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 Melinda Zellars accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Melinda Zellars is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melinda Zellars offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zellars's office at (240) 391-6231 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melinda Zellars?
Please contact Dr. Zellars's office at (240) 391-6231 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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