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Podiatrists

Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrists

HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrists.

Podiatrist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 213EP1101X

As of today, the following are the total number of Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrists nationally, in your State, and near your location.

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Medicare

The following are the total number of Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrists who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.

The diagram below shows all the Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrists across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.

What do Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrists do?

Primary podiatric medicine podiatrists are medical specialists who provide primary care for the foot, ankle, and lower leg, diagnosing and treating issues through medical, surgical, and biomechanical means. 

They handle a wide range of problems, from common ailments like bunions and ingrown toenails to more complex issues like fractures, sprains, and sports injuries. 

They also manage complications from chronic conditions such as diabetes and provide preventive care, orthotics, and gait analysis.  

What they do

Prescribe medication: They can prescribe medicine to treat various foot and ankle conditions. 

Diagnose and treat injuries and conditions: Podiatrists address a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, including sprains, fractures, bunions, heel pain, plantar fasciitis, and ingrown toenails. 

Perform surgery: They perform surgical procedures to correct problems such as bunions, hammertoes, fractures, and Achilles tendon injuries. 

Manage chronic diseases: They play a crucial role in managing and preventing complications of chronic conditions like diabetes, which can affect the feet, including treating wounds and ulcers. 

Prescribe and fit orthotics: Podiatrists can prescribe and fit custom shoe inserts (orthotics) to correct walking patterns and provide support. 

Conduct diagnostic tests: They perform and order diagnostic procedures such as lab tests and imaging to identify problems. 

Provide preventive care and advice: They offer guidance on foot hygiene and footwear, and provide services such as gait analysis to help prevent future injuries.