Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chuba, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Hermitage, PA?
Dr. Vern Chuba is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Hermitage, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chuba graduated from Medical School - Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Chuba is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chuba’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chuba’s office at (724) 347-3667.
Where did Dr. Chuba go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Medical School - Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chuba speak?
Dr. Chuba and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Chuba treat?
As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Chuba 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. Chuba. 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:
- Right Toe Pain
- Pain
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Aching right toes
- Right toe discomfort
- Pain in right foot digits
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79674: Pain in right toe(s)
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- Plantar wart
- Warts
- Foot wart
- Verruca plantaris
ICD-10 Codes:
- B070: Plantar wart
Also known as:
- Hammer Toe
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Claw Toe
- Mallet Toe
- Bent Toe
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2041: Other hammer toe(s) (acquired), right foot
What procedures does Dr. Chuba perform?
As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Chuba 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. Chuba. 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 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
- Skin Lesion Shaving
- Shave Removal of Skin Lesion
- 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
- Epidermal Lesion Removal
- Dermal Lesion Shave
- Skin Growth Removal
- Epidermal Lesion Shave
- Skin Tag Removal
- Mole Shave Biopsy
- 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
- 11306: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 11305: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
- 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:
- Ingrown Toenail Removal
- Nail Matrix Excision
- Permanent Nail Removal
- Deformed Nail Surgery
- Toenail Avulsion
CPT Codes:
- 11750: Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (eg, ingrown or deformed nail), for permanent removal;
Also known as:
- Nail Removal
- Nail Plate Avulsion
- Toenail Removal
- Fingernail Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11730: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single
Also known as:
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Abscess
- I&D of Abscess
- Lancing an Abscess
- Draining a Boil
- Cyst Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple
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")
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Unna Boot Application
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Compression Boot Application
- Unna Paste Bandage
- Leg Ulcer Dressing
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
Also known as:
- Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Joint Tap
- Bursa Fluid Removal
- Small Joint Injection
- Arthrocentesis
CPT Codes:
- 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Arthrocentesis
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Bursa Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Ankle or Foot Taping
- Ankle Strapping
- Foot Strapping
- Ankle Taping
- Foot Taping
CPT Codes:
- 29540: Strapping; ankle and/or foot
Also known as:
- Foot Nerve Injection for Pain (Morton's Neuroma)
- Morton's Neuroma Injection
- Plantar Digital Nerve Block
- Foot Nerve Steroid Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64455: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; plantar common digital nerve(s) (eg, Morton's neuroma)
Does Dr. Chuba accept my insurance?
Dr. Chuba accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (724) 347-3667 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chuba accept in Hermitage, PA?
Dr. Chuba in Hermitage, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Medical Mutual
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Chuba's office located?
What is Dr. Chuba's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chuba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891780599.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chuba?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chuba
What is Dr. Vern Chuba's specialty?
Dr. Chuba is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon near Hermitage, 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. Chuba to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vern Chuba affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chuba is affiliated with Heritage Valley Beaver 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 Vern Chuba accepting new patients in Hermitage, PA?
Yes, Dr. Vern Chuba is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vern Chuba offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chuba's office at (724) 347-3667 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vern Chuba?
Please contact Dr. Chuba's office at (724) 347-3667 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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