Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. San Giovanni, Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Coral Gables, FL?
Dr. Thomas San Giovanni, MD is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Coral Gables, FL. He is board certified. Dr. San Giovanni completed his residency at Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the AMERICAN ORTHPAEDIC FOOT AND ANKLE SOCIETY and AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS. Dr. San Giovanni is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. San Giovanni’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. San Giovanni’s office at (786) 268-6200.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. San Giovanni?
Dr. Thomas San Giovanni, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. San Giovanni empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Dance Medicine, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Coral Gables/FL community, Dr. San Giovanni is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. San Giovanni go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY, HARVARD UNIVERSITY/BOSTON CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, BOSTON, MA (1999-1999) | ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY, HARVARD UNIVERSITY/BRIGHAN & WOMENS HOSPITAL, Boston, MA (1998-) | ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL
Residency: Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Orthopedic Surgery | Jackson Memorial Medical Center
Is Dr. San Giovanni board certified as a Foot and Ankle Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Thomas San Giovanni, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. San Giovanni speak?
Dr. San Giovanni and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. San Giovanni treat?
As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. San Giovanni 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. San Giovanni. 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:
- 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:
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of the right ankle and foot
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Ankle Arthritis
- Foot Arthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19072: Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot
- M19071: Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Right Ankle and Foot Pain
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Ankle
- Sore Right Foot
- Aching Right Ankle and Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Pain in Left Ankle and Foot
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Left Ankle Ache
- Left Foot Discomfort
- Sore Left Ankle and Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25572: Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot
What procedures does Dr. San Giovanni perform?
As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. San Giovanni 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. San Giovanni. 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:
- Hammertoe Correction Surgery
- Heel Bone Removal
- Big Toe Arthritis Surgery (Hallux Rigidus)
- Bunion Correction with Double Bone Cut
- Hammertoe Repair
- Toe Straightening Surgery
- Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
- Calcaneus Ostectomy
- Heel Bone Resection
- Foot Bone Removal
- Calcaneal Bone Excision
- Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus
- Big toe joint debridement
- First MTP joint release
- Hallux Valgus Correction
- Bunionectomy with Osteotomy
- Double Osteotomy Bunion Repair
CPT Codes:
- 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
- 28118: Ostectomy, calcaneus;
- 28289: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; without implant
- 28299: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with double osteotomy, any method
Also known as:
- Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
- Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
- Syndesmosis Repair
- Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
- Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
- Ankle arthroplasty with implant
- Total ankle prosthesis
- Ankle joint replacement
CPT Codes:
- 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
- 27702: Arthroplasty, ankle; with implant (total ankle)
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:
- Heel Bone Cut (Calcaneus Osteotomy)
- Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
- Calcaneus Osteotomy
- Heel Bone Reshaping Surgery
- Dwyer Procedure
- Chambers Procedure
- Metatarsal Osteotomy
- Foot Bone Lengthening
- Foot Bone Shortening
- Foot Bone Angle Correction
CPT Codes:
- 28300: Osteotomy; calcaneus (eg, Dwyer or Chambers type procedure), with or without internal fixation
- 28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendon Repair
- Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery
- Open Achilles Repair
- Percutaneous Achilles Repair
- Heel Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;
Also known as:
- Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
- Endoscopy
- Ankle debridement
- Ankle scope surgery
- Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
- Tibiotalar joint debridement
CPT Codes:
- 29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive
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:
- Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
- Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fixation Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
- Deep tendon rerouting
- Tendon transplant surgery
- Muscle redirection surgery
- Tibial tendon transfer
CPT Codes:
- 27691: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); deep (eg, anterior tibial or posterior tibial through interosseous space, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, or peroneal tendon to midfoot or hindfoot)
Also known as:
- Ankle Ligament Repair
- Collateral Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Ankle Sprain Repair
- Watson-Jones Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 27698: Repair, secondary, disrupted ligament, ankle, collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)
Also known as:
- Open Metatarsal Fracture Repair
- Foot Bone Fracture Surgery
- Metatarsal Fixation
- Broken Foot Bone Repair
CPT Codes:
- 28485: Open treatment of metatarsal fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
Also known as:
- Leg or Ankle Tendon Release
- Tendon Loosening Surgery (Leg)
- Ankle Tendon Tenolysis
- Flexor or Extensor Tendon Release
CPT Codes:
- 27680: Tenolysis, flexor or extensor tendon, leg and/or ankle; single, each tendon
Also known as:
- Large Bone Graft
- Bone Grafts
- Major Bone Grafting
- Autograft
- Allograft
CPT Codes:
- 20902: Bone graft, any donor area; major or large
Also known as:
- Triple Joint Fusion in the Foot
- Triple Arthrodesis
- Foot Joint Fusion
- Subtalar Joint Fusion
- Talonavicular Joint Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 28715: Arthrodesis; triple
Also known as:
- Foot Tendon Release Surgery
- Extensor Tendon Tenolysis
- Foot Tendon Adhesion Removal
- Single Foot Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28225: Tenolysis, extensor, foot; single tendon
Also known as:
- Repair of Dislocating Peroneal Tendons with Fibula Bone Cut
- Peroneal Tendon Stabilization with Osteotomy
- Ankle Tendon Dislocation Repair
- Fibular Osteotomy for Tendon Repair
CPT Codes:
- 27676: Repair, dislocating peroneal tendons; with fibular osteotomy
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendon Repair (Secondary)
- Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
- Graft for Achilles Tendon
- Re-repair Achilles Tendon
- Ankle Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27654: Repair, secondary, Achilles tendon, with or without graft
Also known as:
- Subtalar Joint Fusion
- Ankle Joint Fusion
- Subtalar Arthrodesis
- Hindfoot Fusion Surgery
- Talocalcaneal Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 28725: Arthrodesis; subtalar
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. San Giovanni accept my insurance?
Dr. San Giovanni accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (786) 268-6200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. San Giovanni accept in Coral Gables, FL?
Dr. San Giovanni in Coral Gables, 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
AvMed Health Plan
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. San Giovanni's office located?
Dr. Thomas San Giovanni's Primary Practice
1150 Campo Sano Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33146
(786) 268-6200
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
AMERICAN ORTHPAEDIC FOOT AND ANKLE SOCIETY
Member
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS
Member
What is Dr. San Giovanni's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. San Giovanni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518932896.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. San Giovanni?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. San Giovanni
What is Dr. Thomas San Giovanni's specialty?
Dr. San Giovanni is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon near Coral Gables, FL. Foot and ankle surgeons, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, specialize in adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, management of adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine related to the foot and ankle, and reconstructive surgery for childrens foot and ankle conditions. Contact Dr. San Giovanni to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Thomas San Giovanni affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. San Giovanni is affiliated with Doctors' Hospital - Coral Gables (FL) 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 Thomas San Giovanni accepting new patients in Coral Gables, FL?
Yes, Dr. Thomas San Giovanni is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas San Giovanni offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. San Giovanni's office at (786) 268-6200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas San Giovanni?
Please contact Dr. San Giovanni's office at (786) 268-6200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas San Giovanni have?
Dr. Thomas San Giovanni is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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