Routine Foot Care Services

Routine foot care services can include:

• Removal or cutting corns or calluses

• Hyperkeratosis or keratotic lesions, keratoderma, plantar keratosis

• Clipping, cutting, trimming, or debriding toenails

• Preventative or hygienic maintenance:

  • Soaking/cleaning

  • Administration of skin creams

  • Any services not related to illness or injury.

Most of the time, Medicare and insurance do not cover routine foot care, except when medically necessary, such as:

• An underlying disease or condition makes the performance of routine services hazardous to the patient

• The service is necessary as part of an otherwise covered procedure (treatment for warts, ulcer treatment)

Underlying diseases or conditions considered to pose hazards in the performance of non-professional services include:

• Diabetes

• Peripheral neuropathy

• Arteriosclerosis

• Chronic thrombophlebitis

Alpine Podiatry Center provides all services listed above in a professional and efficient office setting. If you require foot care, call the office today so we can discuss availability and cost considerations.