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Dr. Charles Gilarski

Ames, IA

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    Who is Dr. Gilarski, Podiatrist in Ames, IA?

    Dr. Charles Gilarski is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in Ames, IA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Gilarski is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gilarski’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gilarski’s office at (515) 239-4400.

    What languages does Dr. Gilarski speak?

    Dr. Gilarski and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Gilarski treat?

    As a Podiatrist, Dr. Gilarski 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. Gilarski. 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:

    • Cellulitis of Left Toe
    • Cellulitis
    • Left Toe Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Toe Infection
    • Spreading Left Toe Infection
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Toe Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03032: Cellulitis of left toe
    • L03031: Cellulitis of right toe

    Also known as:

    • Plantar Fibromatosis
    • Tendon and Ligament Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Heel Injuries and Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Joint Disorder
    • Ledderhose disease
    • Plantar fasciitis nodule
    • Foot fibromatosis
    • Enthesopathy
    • Tendon inflammation
    • Ligament pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M722: Plantar fascial fibromatosis
    • M778: Other enthesopathies, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Right Foot Pain
    • Left Foot Pain
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Aching right foot
    • Right foot discomfort
    • Pain in right sole
    • Ache in left foot
    • Left foot discomfort
    • Sore left foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79671: Pain in right foot
    • M79672: Pain in left foot

    Also known as:

    • Nail Fungus
    • Tinea Infection
    • Onychomycosis
    • Fungal nail infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B351: Tinea unguium

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Actinic Keratosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Sun Exposure
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Solar keratosis
    • Precancerous skin lesion
    • Rough sun spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L570: Actinic keratosis

    What procedures does Dr. Gilarski perform?

    As a Podiatrist, Dr. Gilarski 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. Gilarski. 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
    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Nail Removal
    • Nail Plate Avulsion
    • Toenail Removal
    • Fingernail Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11730: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Corn or Callus Removal
    • Skin Conditions
    • Corns and Calluses
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention 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
    • 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
    • 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
    • Medication Implant Placement
    • Bioresorbable Drug Implant
    • Contraceptive Implant Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)

    Also known as:

    • Toe Amputation (at Joint)
    • Interphalangeal Joint Toe Amputation
    • Partial Toe Amputation
    • Toe Removal Surgery
    • Digit Amputation

    CPT Codes:

    • 28825: Amputation, toe; interphalangeal joint

    Also known as:

    • Bunion Correction with Bone Cut
    • Bunion Correction with Big Toe Joint Fusion
    • Hallux valgus correction with osteotomy
    • Bunionectomy with metatarsal osteotomy
    • Big toe bunion surgery
    • Hallux Valgus Repair
    • Bunionectomy with Arthrodesis
    • Big Toe Fusion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28296: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with distal metatarsal osteotomy, any method
    • 28297: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with first metatarsal and medial cuneiform joint arthrodesis, any method

    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:

    • Calf Muscle Lengthening Surgery
    • Gastrocnemius Release
    • Strayer Procedure
    • Calf Tightness Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27687: Gastrocnemius recession (eg, Strayer procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
    • Foot Bone Infection Removal
    • Metatarsal Osteotomy
    • Foot Bone Lengthening
    • Foot Bone Shortening
    • Foot Bone Angle Correction
    • Tarsal Bone Excision
    • Metatarsal Bone Infection Treatment
    • Partial Foot Bone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each
    • 28122: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); tarsal or metatarsal bone, except talus or calcaneus

    Also known as:

    • Open Toe Tendon Release
    • Flexor Tenotomy Toe
    • Toe Tendon Lengthening
    • Hammer Toe Surgery
    • Toe Tendon Cut

    CPT Codes:

    • 28232: Tenotomy, open, tendon flexor; toe, single tendon (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Foot Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
    • Metatarsal Fracture Care
    • Non-Surgical Foot Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Metatarsal Fracture Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 28470: Closed treatment of metatarsal fracture; without manipulation, each

    Also known as:

    • Partial Removal of Toe Bone
    • Toe phalanx excision
    • Toe bone cleaning
    • Osteomyelitis toe treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 28124: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); phalanx of toe

    Does Dr. Gilarski accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gilarski accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 239-4400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gilarski accept in Ames, IA?

    Dr. Gilarski in Ames, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield

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    Where is Dr. Gilarski's office located?

    Dr. Charles Gilarski's Primary Practice

    1215 Duff Ave

    Ames, IA 50010

    (515) 239-4400

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    Dr. Charles Gilarski's Practice 2

    510 Bank St

    Webster City, IA 50595

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    Dr. Charles Gilarski's Practice 3

    3500 University Blvd Ste 1001

    Ames, IA 50010

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    What is Dr. Gilarski's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Gilarski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508854530.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gilarski?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gilarski

    What is Dr. Charles Gilarski's specialty?

    Dr. Gilarski is a Podiatrist near Ames, IA. 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. Gilarski to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Charles Gilarski affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Gilarski is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Charles Gilarski accepting new patients in Ames, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Gilarski is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Charles Gilarski offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gilarski's office at (515) 239-4400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Charles Gilarski?

    Please contact Dr. Gilarski's office at (515) 239-4400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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