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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Askin, Podiatrist in Bellflower, CA?
Dr. Jerald Askin is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in Bellflower, CA. Dr. Askin is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Askin’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Askin’s office at (562) 634-3338.
What languages does Dr. Askin speak?
Dr. Askin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Askin treat?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Askin 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. Askin. 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:
- Other types of warts
- Warts
- Different kinds of warts
- Various warts
- Uncommon warts
ICD-10 Codes:
- B078: Other viral warts
Also known as:
- Nail Fungus
- Tinea Infection
- Onychomycosis
- Fungal nail infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B351: Tinea unguium
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Joint Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
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:
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Atopic dermatitis
- Itchy skin rash
- Allergic skin condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L2089: Other atopic dermatitis
Also known as:
- Lymphedema
- Lymphatic Swelling
- Fluid Retention in Limbs
- Chronic Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Skin Abscess on Left Foot
- Abscess
- Pus Pocket on Left Foot
- Left Foot Abscess
- Infected Lump on Left Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- L02612: Cutaneous abscess of left foot
Also known as:
- Abscess on the Right Foot
- Abscess
- Pus Pocket
- Skin Infection With Pus
- Infected Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- L02611: Cutaneous abscess of right foot
Also known as:
- Foot and Ankle Enthesopathy
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Tendon Attachment Disorder
- Ankle Ligament Inflammation
- Foot Enthesitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7751: Other enthesopathy of right foot and ankle
Also known as:
- Ankle and Foot Bursitis
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Bursitis
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Inflamed Ankle Bursa
- Foot Bursa Inflammation
- Achilles Bursitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M71571: Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, right ankle and foot
What procedures does Dr. Askin perform?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Askin 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. Askin. 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:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Corns or Calluses
- Skin Lesion Shaving (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Corns and Calluses
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Corn Excision
- Callus Trimming
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
- Corns and Calluses Treatment
- Epidermal Lesion Shave Excision
- Dermal Lesion Removal
- Skin Growth Shaving
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
- 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
- 11307: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
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:
- 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:
- Drainage of Fluid Collection
- Incision and Drainage
- Hematoma Drainage
- Seroma Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 10140: Incision and drainage of hematoma, seroma or fluid collection
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:
- 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:
- Foot Bursa Incision and Drainage
- Foot Bursitis Drainage
- Bursa Surgery Foot
- Foot Abscess Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 28001: Incision and drainage, bursa, foot
Also known as:
- Unna Boot Application
- Compression Boot Application
- Unna Paste Bandage
- Leg Ulcer Dressing
CPT Codes:
- 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
Also known as:
- Foot Abscess or Bursa Drainage
- Foot Infection Drainage
- Bursal Space Drainage Foot
- Deep Foot Abscess Incision
CPT Codes:
- 28002: Incision and drainage below fascia, with or without tendon sheath involvement, foot; single bursal space
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Does Dr. Askin accept my insurance?
Dr. Askin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 634-3338 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Askin accept in Bellflower, CA?
Dr. Askin in Bellflower, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Cigna
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
OptumRx
Scan Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Askin's office located?
Dr. Jerald Askin's Primary Practice
9604 Artesia Blvd Ste 201
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 634-3338
What is Dr. Askin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Askin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417928011.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Askin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Askin
What is Dr. Jerald Askin's specialty?
Dr. Askin is a Podiatrist near Bellflower, CA. 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. Askin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jerald Askin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Askin is affiliated with Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center 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 Jerald Askin accepting new patients in Bellflower, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jerald Askin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jerald Askin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Askin's office at (562) 634-3338 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jerald Askin?
Please contact Dr. Askin's office at (562) 634-3338 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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