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Dr. Robert Vanfosson

Great Mills, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vanfosson, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Great Mills, MD?

    Dr. Robert Vanfosson is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Great Mills, MD. Dr. Vanfosson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vanfosson’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vanfosson’s office at (301) 862-3338.

    What languages does Dr. Vanfosson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Vanfosson treat?

    As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Vanfosson 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. Vanfosson. 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:

    • Hardening of Leg Arteries in Both Legs
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • Bilateral leg artery disease
    • PAD in both legs
    • Atherosclerosis of both legs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I70203: Unspecified atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, bilateral legs

    Also known as:

    • Plantar wart
    • Warts
    • Foot wart
    • Verruca plantaris

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B070: Plantar wart

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

    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:

    • Nail Disorder
    • Nail Disease
    • Nail Problem
    • Unspecified Nail Condition
    • Fingernail Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L609: Nail disorder, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Vanfosson perform?

    As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Vanfosson 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. Vanfosson. 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 Debridement (1-5 Nails)
    • Nail Trimming and Cleaning
    • Thick Nail Trimming
    • Fungal Nail Treatment
    • Nail Cleaning Procedure
    • Therapeutic Nail Debridement
    • Thick Nail Treatment
    • Fungal Nail Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 11720: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 1 to 5
    • 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more

    Also known as:

    • Routine Nail Trimming
    • Medical Nail Care
    • Podiatric Nail Trimming
    • Foot Nail Clipping
    • Therapeutic Nail Trimming

    CPT Codes:

    • 11719: Trimming of nondystrophic nails, any number

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Corns or Calluses
    • Corn or Callus Removal
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Multiple Corns or Calluses
    • 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
    • Corn paring
    • Callus debridement
    • Hyperkeratotic lesion removal

    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
    • 11057: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); more than 4 lesions

    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:

    • 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:

    • Finger or Toe Fracture Treatment (Non-Surgical)
    • Foot Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
    • Phalanx Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Finger Fracture Care
    • Toe Bone Fracture Treatment
    • Non-Manipulative Digit Fracture Repair
    • Metatarsal Fracture Care
    • Non-Surgical Foot Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Metatarsal Fracture Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 28510: Closed treatment of fracture, phalanx or phalanges, other than great toe; without manipulation, each
    • 28470: Closed treatment of metatarsal fracture; without manipulation, each

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    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:

    • Closed Treatment of Big Toe Fracture (No Manipulation)
    • Great Toe Phalanx Fracture Treatment
    • Broken Big Toe Care
    • Non-Surgical Toe Fracture Treatment
    • Big Toe Bone Fracture Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 28490: Closed treatment of fracture great toe, phalanx or phalanges; without manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Short Leg Cast Application
    • Below Knee Cast
    • Lower Leg Cast
    • Foot and Ankle Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);

    Does Dr. Vanfosson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vanfosson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 862-3338 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vanfosson accept in Great Mills, MD?

    Dr. Vanfosson in Great Mills, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Johns Hopkins

    • Maryland Physicians Care

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • State of Colorado

    • State of Maryland

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Vanfosson's office located?

    Dr. Robert Vanfosson's Primary Practice

    22325 Greenview Pkwy

    Great Mills, MD 20634

    (301) 862-3338

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

    Dr. Vanfosson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194734780.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vanfosson?

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

    What is Dr. Robert Vanfosson's specialty?

    Dr. Vanfosson is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon near Great Mills, MD. 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. Vanfosson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Robert Vanfosson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vanfosson is affiliated with MedStar St. Mary's Hospital, CalvertHealth Medical Center, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, MedStar Washington Hospital Center 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 Robert Vanfosson accepting new patients in Great Mills, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Vanfosson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Vanfosson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vanfosson's office at (301) 862-3338 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Robert Vanfosson?

    Please contact Dr. Vanfosson's office at (301) 862-3338 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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