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- 11390 E Via Linda #102, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
About Dr. Kosak
Ruth A. Kosak, DPM practices podiatry — primary podiatric medicine in Scottsdale, AZ. Ruth is also listed as specializing in podiatry — sports medicine and podiatry — foot & ankle surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Ruth cared for 1,695 Medicare patients across 2,929 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, and removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518210004.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (480) 247-8443
- Email not available
Practice Locations
11390 E VIA LINDA #102
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Podiatry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Circulation
Circulation & swelling
Deformities
Heel & foot pain
Injuries
Injuries & trauma
Joint pain
Lumps & bumps
Nail conditions
Nerve pain
Nerve problems
Pain
Pediatric foot problems
Skin & nails
Skin conditions
Structural foot problems
Tendon problems
Toe problems
Procedures & services
Ankle surgery
Bracing & immobilization
Cosmetic
Diagnostic
Foot surgery
- Big Toe Fusion
- Big Toe Joint Replacement
- Bone Spur Removal Foot
- Flat Foot Reconstruction
- Foot Fracture Pinning
- Ganglion Cyst Removal Foot
- Hammertoe Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma Surgery
- Plantar Fascia Release
- Plantar Fibroma Removal
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
Imaging & diagnostics
Non-surgical pain relief
Pain relief
Procedures
Routine & preventive care
Surgery
- Claw toe surgery
- Lapiplasty
- Minimally invasive bunion surgery
- Plantar plate repair
- Pump bump surgery
- Sesamoid removal
- Subtalar arthroereisis
- Toe lengthening surgery
- Tailor's Bunion Surgery
Wound care
Most searched procedures
Injections
- Alcohol Injections For Neuroma
- Amniotic injection for foot pain
- Botox for sweaty feet
- Cortisone Shot In Foot
- PRP Therapy For Foot
Nail procedures
Tendon procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,929 services · 1,695 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
337 | As often as other peers in Podiatry — Primary Podiatric… |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths | Procedure | 11056 |
107 | As often as other peers in Podiatry — Primary Podiatric… |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 11055 |
95 | More often than most peers in Podiatry — Primary Podiatric… |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
80 | More often than most peers in Podiatry — Primary Podiatric… |
| Removal of skin of fingernail or toenail | Procedure | 11765 |
55 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into foot nerve | Procedure | 64455 |
52 | More than most peers in Podiatry — Primary Podiatric… |
| Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail | Procedure | 11730 |
44 | More often than most peers in Podiatry — Primary Podiatric… |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20604 |
42 | Too few peers to compare |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
40 | More often than most peers in Podiatry — Primary Podiatric… |
| Injection for repair of abnormal muscle drainage tract | Procedure | 20500 |
34 | Too few peers to compare |
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.
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 Scottsdale 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2011 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 7
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Kosak specialize in?
Dr. Kosak is a podiatry in Scottsdale, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Podiatry — Primary Podiatric Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Kosak located?
Dr. Kosak is listed at 11390 E Via Linda #102, Scottsdale, AZ 85259. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kosak's phone number?
The number on file is (480) 247-8443. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kosak's NPI number?
Dr. Kosak's National Provider Identifier is 1518210004. 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. Kosak go to medical school?
Dr. Kosak attended Other, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Kosak been practicing?
Dr. Kosak has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Kosak do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kosak performs procedures including removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths and removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, 2 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Kosak confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kosak. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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