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Dr. Antony Merendino

Dr. Antony Merendino

Gainesville, FL

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    Who is Dr. Merendino, Podiatrist in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Antony Merendino is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Merendino completed his residency at Kern Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Merendino is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merendino’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merendino’s office at (352) 273-7001.

    Where did Dr. Merendino go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Kern Hospital for Special Surgery

    • Medical School: Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine | CUNY, Staten Island

    What languages does Dr. Merendino speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Merendino treat?

    As a Podiatrist, Dr. Merendino 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. Merendino. 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:

    • 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:

    • Ingrown Nail
    • Nail Dystrophy
    • Nail Disease
    • Ingrown toenail
    • Onychocryptosis
    • Deformed nails
    • Abnormal nail growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L600: Ingrowing nail
    • L603: Nail dystrophy

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B351: Tinea unguium

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    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:

    • Hammer Toe
    • Toe Injuries and Disorder
    • Claw Toe
    • Mallet Toe
    • Bent Toe

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2041: Other hammer toe(s) (acquired), right foot

    Also known as:

    • Metatarsalgia
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Ball of Foot Pain
    • Forefoot Pain
    • Metatarsal Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7742: Metatarsalgia, left foot

    Also known as:

    • Bunion
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Toe Injuries and Disorder
    • Hallux Valgus
    • Big Toe Deformity
    • Foot Bump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2011: Hallux valgus (acquired), right foot

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the right ankle and foot
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M19071: Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot

    What procedures does Dr. Merendino perform?

    As a Podiatrist, Dr. Merendino 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. Merendino. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Removal of Corns or Calluses
    • Corn or Callus Removal
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Small Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Corns and Calluses
    • Corn Excision
    • Callus Trimming
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
    • Corns and Calluses Treatment
    • Paring of Corn
    • Cutting of Callus
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Skin Growth Excision
    • Mole Removal (Small)
    • Benign Skin Lesion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • 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
    • 11420: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Partial or Complete Nail Removal (Additional Nail)
    • Nail Plate Avulsion
    • Toenail Removal
    • Fingernail Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11732: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; each additional nail plate (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Abscess Drainage
    • Abscess
    • Incision and Drainage (I&D)
    • Boil Lancing
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Skin Abscess Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single

    Also known as:

    • Simple Foreign Body Removal from Skin
    • Subcutaneous foreign body extraction
    • Skin foreign object removal
    • Minor foreign body incision

    CPT Codes:

    • 10120: Incision and removal of foreign body, subcutaneous tissues; simple

    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:

    • 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:

    • Finger/Toe Joint Capsule Release
    • Interphalangeal Joint Capsulotomy
    • Finger Joint Release
    • Toe Joint Capsule Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28272: Capsulotomy; interphalangeal joint, each joint (separate procedure)

    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:

    • Toe Tendon Release
    • Percutaneous Toe Tenotomy
    • Toe Tendon Cutting
    • Hammer Toe Release

    CPT Codes:

    • 28010: Tenotomy, percutaneous, toe; single tendon

    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. Merendino accept my insurance?

    Dr. Merendino accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 273-7001 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Merendino accept in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Merendino in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Merendino's office located?

    Dr. Antony Merendino's Primary Practice

    1600 SW Archer Rd Ste 100371

    Gainesville, FL 32610

    (352) 273-7001

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    Dr. Antony Merendino's Practice 2

    2001 SW 13th St

    Gainesville, FL 32608

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    Dr. Antony Merendino's Practice 3

    3450 Hull Rd

    Gainesville, FL 32607

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

    Dr. Merendino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104800226.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merendino?

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

    What is Dr. Antony Merendino's specialty?

    Dr. Merendino is a Podiatrist near Gainesville, FL. 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. Merendino to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Antony Merendino affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Merendino is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uf Health Shands Hospital, Hca Florida Orange Park 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 Antony Merendino accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Antony Merendino is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Antony Merendino offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Merendino's office at (352) 273-7001 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Antony Merendino?

    Please contact Dr. Merendino's office at (352) 273-7001 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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