Joseph R. Distefano
Experienced in Eschar

Joseph R. Distefano, NP

Nurse Practitioner
Piedmont Healthcare
Ankle And Foot Centers Of America - Midtown
550 Peachtree Street, Ste. 1615, 
Atlanta, GA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Eschar
Piedmont Healthcare
Ankle And Foot Centers Of America - Midtown
550 Peachtree Street, Ste. 1615, 
Atlanta, GA 
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Overview

Joseph R. DiStefano, DPM is a podiatrist specializing in the treatment and rehabilitation of sport injuries, pediatric medicine, and various foot and ankle surgeries. He has over five years of extensive experience diagnosing and treating foot, ankle and lower extremity pathology. Dr. DiStefano is highly skilled in determining the cause of various foot/ankle issues and recommending a treatment plan. Dr. DiStefano uses cutting-edge therapies and current techniques in surgical management.

Dr. DiStefano is from Syracuse, New York, and has an undergraduate degree in Biology from Syracuse University. After finishing graduate studies at SUNY at Buffalo, he attended the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He then completed a three-year residency at Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

When Dr. DiStefano is not saving soles, he enjoys spending time with his wife, young daughter, and dog.

Dr. Distefano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eschar. His top areas of expertise are Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Fungal Nail Infection.

Graduate Institution
SUNY Buffalo, 2007
Residency
Chestnut Hill Healthcare, 2016
Specialties
Nurse Practitioner
Licenses
Podiatrist in MD
Board Certifications
American Board Of Podiatric Medicine
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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Anthem
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  • POS
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Baylor Scott & White Health
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
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CareSource
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Cigna
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • PPO
Highmark
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  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
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Humana
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
SelectHealth
  • HMO
  • POS
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations

Ankle and Foot Centers of America - Midtown
550 Peachtree Street, Ste. 1615, Atlanta, GA 30308
Call: 678-702-0620
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