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Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Discont
Based in Chandler, AZ, Alan J Discont, DPM is listed in the NPI registry under podiatry. Alan graduated from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in 1983. Alan is also listed as specializing in podiatry — foot & ankle surgery. Medicare claims data shows Alan provided 4,310 services to 2,343 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (480) 732-0033
- Email not available
Practice Locations
600 S DOBSON RD STE E40
Chandler, AZ 85224
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,310 services · 2,343 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
153 |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
139 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
74 |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | Procedure | 11750 |
41 |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into foot nerve | Procedure | 64455 |
30 |
| Removal of skin of fingernail or toenail | Procedure | 11765 |
14 |
| Biopsy of fingernail or toenail | Procedure | 11755 |
12 |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
712 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
125 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | Treatment | 93925 |
18 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other podiatry specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other podiatry specialists in Chandler 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Discont specialize in?
Dr. Discont is a podiatry in Chandler, AZ. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “PODIATRY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Discont located?
Dr. Discont is listed at 600 S DOBSON RD STE E40, Chandler, AZ 85224. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Discont's phone number?
The number on file is (480) 732-0033. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Discont?
Dr. Discont's National Provider Identifier is 1063463305. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Discont go to medical school?
Dr. Discont attended Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Discont have?
Dr. Discont has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Discont do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Discont performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint, injection into tendon or ligament and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views; provides treatments such as ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts and complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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