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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hofacker, Podiatrist in Akron, OH?
Dr. Richard Hofacker is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in Akron, OH. He is board certified. Dr. Hofacker is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hofacker’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hofacker’s office at (330) 836-7475.
What languages does Dr. Hofacker speak?
Dr. Hofacker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does Dr. Hofacker treat?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Hofacker 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. Hofacker. 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:
- Ingrown Nail
- Nail Disease
- Ingrown toenail
- Onychocryptosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- L600: Ingrowing nail
Also known as:
- Nail Fungus
- Tinea Infection
- Onychomycosis
- Fungal nail infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B351: Tinea unguium
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:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Toe
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Toe Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Toe Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Toe Infection
- Spreading Left Toe Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03031: Cellulitis of right toe
- L03032: Cellulitis of left toe
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Ankle and Foot Tendon and Joint Lining Inflammation
- Joint Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Ankle Tendinitis
- Foot Tendinitis
- Ankle Tenosynovitis
- Foot Synovitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65871: Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Hammer Toe
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Mallet toe
- Claw toe
- Bent toe
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2042: Other hammer toe(s) (acquired), left foot
Also known as:
- Tendonitis in the Left Ankle and Foot
- Joint Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Tendon inflammation
- Synovitis
- Tenosynovitis
- Inflamed tendon sheath
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65872: Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Heel Spur
- Bone Disease
- Heel Injuries and Disorder
- Calcaneal Bone Spur
- Heel Bone Spur
- Plantar Spur
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7731: Calcaneal spur, right foot
- M7732: Calcaneal spur, left foot
Also known as:
- Benign Soft Tissue Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous soft tissue growth
- Soft tissue mass
- Non-malignant tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D2121: Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of right lower limb, including hip
Also known as:
- Benign Soft Tissue Tumor of the Left Leg and Hip
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous left leg growth
- Benign left hip mass
- Non-malignant left lower limb tumor
- Benign growth in left leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- D2122: Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of left lower limb, including hip
Also known as:
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Foot
- Skin Condition
- Foot Ulcer
- Open Sore on Foot
- Venous Ulcer
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97511: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot limited to breakdown of skin
- L97522: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with fat layer exposed
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
- M2012: Hallux valgus (acquired), left foot
Also known as:
- Chronic Ulcer of the Right Foot
- Skin Condition
- Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore
- Venous Ulcer
- Non-healing Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97512: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- Medication-related gout in the right ankle and foot
- Gout
- Gouty arthritis
- Acute gout
- Uric acid arthritis
- Crystal arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M10271: Drug-induced gout, right ankle and foot
Which procedures does Dr. Hofacker perform as a Podiatrist?
As a Podiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Hofacker may include:
- Ankle Surgery
- Foot and Ankle Second Opinion
- Foot and Ankle Specialist Consultation
- Foot and Ankle Specialist Follow Up
- Foot Consultation
- Foot Follow Up
- Foot Surgery
- Laser Toenail Treatment
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hofacker's office.
Does Dr. Hofacker accept my insurance?
Dr. Hofacker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (330) 836-7475 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hofacker accept in Akron, OH?
Dr. Hofacker in Akron, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medical Mutual
Medicare
State of Ohio
SummaCare
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Where is Dr. Hofacker's office located?
What is Dr. Hofacker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hofacker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356319917.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hofacker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hofacker
What is Dr. Richard Hofacker's specialty?
Dr. Hofacker is a Podiatrist near Akron, OH. 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. Hofacker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Hofacker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hofacker is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Summa Health System – Akron Campus 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 Richard Hofacker accepting new patients in Akron, OH?
Yes, Dr. Richard Hofacker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Hofacker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hofacker's office at (330) 836-7475 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Hofacker?
Please contact Dr. Hofacker's office at (330) 836-7475 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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