Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desio, Podiatrist in South Setauket, NY?
Dr. Frank Desio is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in South Setauket, NY. Dr. Desio is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desio’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desio’s office at (631) 689-6760.
What languages does Dr. Desio speak?
Dr. Desio and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Podiatrist like Dr. Desio typically treat?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Desio 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. Desio. 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 wart
- Warts
- Foot wart
- Verruca plantaris
ICD-10 Codes:
- B070: Plantar wart
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Toe
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Toe Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Toe Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Toe Infection
- Spreading Left Toe Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03031: Cellulitis of right toe
- L03032: Cellulitis of left toe
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bedsore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89891: Pressure ulcer of other site, stage 1
Also known as:
- Ingrown Nail
- Nail Disease
- Ingrown toenail
- Onychocryptosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- L600: Ingrowing nail
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Dry Skin
- Skin Condition
- Xerosis
- Dry skin condition
- Asteatotic eczema
ICD-10 Codes:
- L853: Xerosis cutis
What procedures does a Podiatrist like Dr. Desio typically perform?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Desio 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. Desio. 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:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Corns or Calluses
- Corn or Callus Removal
- Corns and Calluses
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Corn Excision
- Callus Trimming
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
- Corns and Calluses Treatment
- Paring of Corn
- Cutting of Callus
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal
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
- 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:
- 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")
Does Dr. Desio accept my insurance?
Dr. Desio accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 689-6760 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desio accept in South Setauket, NY?
Dr. Desio in South Setauket, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Humana
MagnaCare Rx Administered Payer
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Desio's office located?
Dr. Frank Desio's Primary Practice
3771 Nesconset Hwy Ste 106
South Setauket, NY 11720
(631) 689-6760
What is Dr. Desio's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093716524.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desio?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desio
What is Dr. Frank Desio's specialty?
Dr. Desio is a Podiatrist near South Setauket, 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. Frank Desio affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desio is affiliated with Mather Hospital 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 Frank Desio accepting new patients in South Setauket, NY?
Yes, Dr. Frank Desio is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Frank Desio offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desio's office at (631) 689-6760 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Frank Desio?
Please contact Dr. Desio's office at (631) 689-6760 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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