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Who is Dr. Hershman, Podiatrist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Donald Hershman is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Hershman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hershman’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hershman’s office at (415) 362-1101.
What languages does Dr. Hershman speak?
Dr. Hershman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Podiatrist like Dr. Hershman typically treat?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Hershman 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. Hershman. 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 here.
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:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Toe Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03039: Cellulitis of unspecified toe
Also known as:
- Skin Thickening
- Skin Condition
- Thick skin
- Epidermal hyperplasia
- Unspecified skin thickening
ICD-10 Codes:
- L859: Epidermal thickening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Corns and Calluses
- Hard Skin
- Foot Calluses
- Thick Skin Patches
ICD-10 Codes:
- L84: Corns and callosities
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
What procedures does a Podiatrist like Dr. Hershman typically perform?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Hershman 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. Hershman. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Nail Trimming and Cleaning
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
CPT Codes:
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
Also known as:
- Skin Cleaning for Infection/Rash
- Eczema Debridement
- Infected Skin Debridement
- Wound Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 11000: Debridement of extensive eczematous or infected skin; up to 10% of body surface
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:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Removal of Multiple Corns or Calluses
- Corns and Calluses
- Corn paring
- Callus debridement
- Hyperkeratotic lesion removal
CPT Codes:
- 11057: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); more than 4 lesions
Also known as:
- Hammertoe Correction Surgery
- Hammertoe Repair
- Toe Straightening Surgery
- Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
CPT Codes:
- 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
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
Does Dr. Hershman accept my insurance?
Dr. Hershman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 362-1101 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hershman accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Hershman in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hershman's office located?
Dr. Donald Hershman's Primary Practice
450 Sutter St Rm 1101
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 362-1101
What is Dr. Hershman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hershman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699762070.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hershman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hershman
What is Dr. Donald Hershman's specialty?
Dr. Hershman is a Podiatrist near San Francisco, CA.
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. Donald Hershman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hershman is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Ucsf Health Saint Francis Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus 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 Donald Hershman accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Donald Hershman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Donald Hershman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hershman's office at (415) 362-1101 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Donald Hershman?
Please contact Dr. Hershman's office at (415) 362-1101 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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