Who is Dr. Werd, Podiatrist in Lakeland, FL?
Where did Dr. Werd go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Health South Larkin Hospital, Miami, FL, Podiatric Surgery Residency
Is Dr. Werd board certified as a Podiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Werd is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Werd speak?
Dr. Werd and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Podiatrist like Dr. Werd typically treat?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Werd 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. Werd. 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:
- Enthesopathy
- Plantar Fibromatosis
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Joint Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Heel Injuries and Disorder
- Tendon Attachment Disorder
- Ligament Inflammation
- Enthesitis
- Ledderhose disease
- Plantar fasciitis nodule
- Foot fibromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M779: Enthesopathy, unspecified
- M722: Plantar fascial fibromatosis
Also known as:
- Plantar wart
- Warts
- Foot wart
- Verruca plantaris
ICD-10 Codes:
- B070: Plantar wart
Also known as:
- Nail Fungus
- Tinea Infection
- Onychomycosis
- Fungal nail infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B351: Tinea unguium
Also known as:
- Ankle and Foot Tendon and Joint Lining Inflammation
- Joint Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Ankle Tendinitis
- Foot Tendinitis
- Ankle Tenosynovitis
- Foot Synovitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65879: Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, unspecified ankle and foot
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:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Superficial Thrombophlebitis of Leg
- Superficial Vein Inflammation in Leg
- Phlebitis in Leg
- Blood Clot in Leg Surface Vein
ICD-10 Codes:
- I8002: Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of superficial vessels of left lower extremity
What procedures does a Podiatrist like Dr. Werd typically perform?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Werd 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. Werd. 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:
- Hammertoe Correction Surgery
- Bunion Correction with Double Bone Cut
- Big Toe Arthritis Surgery (Hallux Rigidus)
- Foot Tendon or Joint Lesion Removal
- Hammertoe Repair
- Toe Straightening Surgery
- Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
- Hallux Valgus Correction
- Bunionectomy with Osteotomy
- Double Osteotomy Bunion Repair
- Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus
- Big toe joint debridement
- First MTP joint release
- Foot ganglion cyst removal
- Foot tendon sheath excision
- Foot synovectomy
- Foot lesion surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
- 28299: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with double osteotomy, any method
- 28289: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; without implant
- 28090: Excision of lesion, tendon, tendon sheath, or capsule (including synovectomy) (eg, cyst or ganglion); foot
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:
- Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
- Endoscopy
- Ankle debridement
- Ankle scope surgery
- Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
- Tibiotalar joint debridement
CPT Codes:
- 29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive
Also known as:
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Below Knee Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
Also known as:
- Unna Boot Application
- Compression Boot Application
- Unna Paste Bandage
- Leg Ulcer Dressing
CPT Codes:
- 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
Does Dr. Werd accept my insurance?
Dr. Werd accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (863) 687-3404 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Werd accept in Lakeland, FL?
Dr. Werd in Lakeland, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Continental Benefits
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Health Payment System (HPS)
Medicare
Oscar Health
Other TPA
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Werd's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Werd affiliated with?
Dr. Werd has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Werd's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Werd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811989833.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Werd?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Werd