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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gale, Podiatrist in Waycross, GA?
Dr. Howard Gale is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in Waycross, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Gale is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gale’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gale’s office at (912) 681-8000.
What languages does Dr. Gale speak?
Dr. Gale and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gale treat?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Gale 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. Gale. 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:
- Ingrown Nail
- Nail Disease
- Ingrown toenail
- Onychocryptosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- L600: Ingrowing nail
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Foot
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
- Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
- PAD from Diabetes
- Circulation Problems from Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
- E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene
Also known as:
- Hammer Toe
- Other Toe Deformity
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Claw Toe
- Mallet Toe
- Bent Toe
- Crooked Toe
- Toe Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2041: Other hammer toe(s) (acquired), right foot
- M205X1: Other deformities of toe(s) (acquired), right foot
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:
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Foot
- Skin Condition
- Foot Ulcer
- Open Sore on Foot
- Venous Ulcer
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97522: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- Chronic Ulcer of the Right Foot
- Skin Condition
- Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore
- Venous Ulcer
- Non-healing Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97512: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- Heel Spur
- Bone Disease
- Heel Injuries and Disorder
- Calcaneal Bone Spur
- Heel Bone Spur
- Plantar Spur
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7732: Calcaneal spur, left foot
- M7731: Calcaneal spur, right foot
Also known as:
- Plantar wart
- Warts
- Foot wart
- Verruca plantaris
ICD-10 Codes:
- B070: Plantar wart
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:
- Hammer Toe
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Mallet toe
- Claw toe
- Bent toe
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2042: Other hammer toe(s) (acquired), left foot
Also known as:
- Athlete's Foot
- Tinea Pedis
- Foot Fungus
- Dermatophytosis of the Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- B353: Tinea pedis
Also known as:
- Metatarsalgia
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Forefoot Pain
- Ball of Foot Pain
- Foot Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7741: Metatarsalgia, right foot
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:
- Other Eczema or Rash
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Uncommon dermatitis
- Atypical eczema
- Skin inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- L308: Other specified dermatitis
Also known as:
- Unstable Right Foot Joint
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Loose Right Foot
- Right Foot Joint Instability
- Wobbly Right Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25374: Other instability, right foot
Which procedures does Dr. Gale perform as a Podiatrist?
As a Podiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Howard Gale may include:
- Ankle Surgery
- Foot and Ankle Second Opinion
- Foot and Ankle Specialist Consultation
- Foot and Ankle Specialist Follow Up
- Foot Consultation
- Foot Follow Up
- Foot Surgery
- Laser Toenail Treatment
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gale's office.
Does Dr. Gale accept my insurance?
Dr. Gale accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (912) 681-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gale accept in Waycross, GA?
Dr. Gale in Waycross, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gale's office located?
What is Dr. Gale's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881600591.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gale?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gale
What is Dr. Howard Gale's specialty?
Dr. Gale is a Podiatrist near Waycross, GA. 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. Gale to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Howard Gale affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gale is affiliated with East Georgia Regional 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 Howard Gale accepting new patients in Waycross, GA?
Yes, Dr. Howard Gale is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Howard Gale offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gale's office at (912) 681-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Howard Gale?
Please contact Dr. Gale's office at (912) 681-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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