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Dr. Gerard Boghossian

Palmdale, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Boghossian, Podiatrist in Palmdale, CA?

    Dr. Gerard Boghossian is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in Palmdale, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Boghossian is fluent in English and Armenian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Boghossian’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Boghossian’s office at (661) 480-0738.

    What languages does Dr. Boghossian speak?

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

    • Armenian

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Boghossian treat?

    As a Podiatrist, Dr. Boghossian 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. Boghossian. 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:

    • Chronic Ulcer of the Left Foot
    • Chronic Ulcer of the Right Foot
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Non-healing Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97529: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with unspecified severity
    • L97512: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetic nerve damage
    • Diabetes-related nerve pain
    • Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Skin Ulcer on Foot
    • Skin Condition
    • Foot Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Foot
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97519: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with unspecified severity

    Also known as:

    • Right Foot Pain
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Aching right foot
    • Right foot discomfort
    • Pain in right sole

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79671: Pain in right 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B351: Tinea unguium

    Also known as:

    • Localized Swelling
    • Edema
    • Localized Edema
    • Fluid Retention
    • Swelling in one area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R600: Localized edema

    Also known as:

    • Corns and Calluses
    • Hard Skin
    • Foot Calluses
    • Thick Skin Patches

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L84: Corns and callosities

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Boghossian perform?

    As a Podiatrist, Dr. Boghossian 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. Boghossian. 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:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Deep Wound Cleaning
    • Unna Boot Application
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
    • Compression Boot Application
    • Unna Paste Bandage
    • Leg Ulcer Dressing

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 29580: Strapping; Unna boot

    Also known as:

    • Bunion Correction with Bone Cut
    • Hallux valgus correction with osteotomy
    • Bunionectomy with metatarsal osteotomy
    • Big toe bunion surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28296: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with distal metatarsal osteotomy, any method

    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:

    • Ankle or Foot Taping
    • Ankle Strapping
    • Foot Strapping
    • Ankle Taping
    • Foot Taping

    CPT Codes:

    • 29540: Strapping; ankle and/or foot

    Also known as:

    • Foot Bone Infection Removal
    • Foot Bone Spur Removal
    • Tarsal Bone Excision
    • Metatarsal Bone Infection Treatment
    • Partial Foot Bone Removal
    • Metatarsal Head Resection
    • Foot Bone Exostectomy
    • Partial Metatarsal Bone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 28122: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); tarsal or metatarsal bone, except talus or calcaneus
    • 28288: Ostectomy, partial, exostectomy or condylectomy, metatarsal head, each metatarsal head

    Also known as:

    • Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
    • Compression Bandage Application
    • Leg Compression System
    • Ankle and Foot Compression

    CPT Codes:

    • 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Hammertoe Correction Surgery
    • Hammertoe Repair
    • Toe Straightening Surgery
    • Phalangectomy for Hammertoe

    CPT Codes:

    • 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Partial Removal of Toe Bone
    • Toe phalanx excision
    • Toe bone cleaning
    • Osteomyelitis toe treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 28124: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); phalanx of toe

    Also known as:

    • Corn or Callus Removal
    • Removal of Corns or Calluses
    • Corns and Calluses
    • Paring of Corn
    • Cutting of Callus
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal
    • Corn Excision
    • Callus Trimming
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
    • Corns and Calluses Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion
    • 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
    • Bone Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Bone Debridement
    • Dead Bone Removal
    • Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement

    CPT Codes:

    • 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    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:

    • 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:

    • Inserting a PICC Line (Without Port)
    • Peripherally inserted central catheter placement
    • Arm central line

    CPT Codes:

    • 36569: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, without imaging guidance; age 5 years or older

    Does Dr. Boghossian accept my insurance?

    Dr. Boghossian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 480-0738 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Boghossian accept in Palmdale, CA?

    Dr. Boghossian in Palmdale, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Heritage Health

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Boghossian's office located?

    Dr. Gerard Boghossian's Primary Practice

    41210 11th St W Ste K

    Palmdale, CA 93551

    (661) 480-0738

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    Dr. Gerard Boghossian's Practice 2

    1500 S Central Ave Ste 101

    Glendale, CA 91204

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    Dr. Gerard Boghossian's Practice 3

    42135 10th St W Ste 101

    Lancaster, CA 93534

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

    Dr. Boghossian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942263322.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Boghossian?

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

    What is Dr. Gerard Boghossian's specialty?

    Dr. Boghossian is a Podiatrist near Palmdale, 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. Boghossian to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gerard Boghossian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Boghossian is affiliated with Adventist Health Glendale, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health 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 Gerard Boghossian accepting new patients in Palmdale, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Gerard Boghossian is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gerard Boghossian offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Boghossian's office at (661) 480-0738 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gerard Boghossian?

    Please contact Dr. Boghossian's office at (661) 480-0738 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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