Congratulations to Ava on her retirement

Our Medical Administrative Assistant, Ava Haroldson, has retired. She had been with the practice since April 2016. Ava is a native of Seattle, Washington. She graduated from North Seattle College, Seattle, Washington, with a Certificate of Achievement in Medical Insurance Billing & Coding and an Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies. She was also … Read more

Dr. Hoy, Billing and Collections Certified

For 14 years Dr. Hoy held three practice management certifications, and is now a member of the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management.  From 2012 to 2026 Dr. Hoy held two certifications from the American Institute of Healthcare Compliance.  The first is Certified Healthcare Billing Specialist, granted in 2012, and the second is Certified Healthcare Collections … Read more

Seattle Podiatry Billing FAQs

What insurance do you accept?  Our office works with most insurance plans, including Cigna, Aetna, Regence, Premera, Meritain, United Healthcare, First Choice, Kaiser Permanente, Lifewise, Providence, Ambetter (Core Plan but not Cascade Care) and Medicare.  Please call your insurance to confirm that Dr. Jinwah John Hoy, podiatrist, NPI number 1104820653, is on your insurance plan.  … Read more

Podiatry Visit Cost in Seattle Area

“Very efficient office staff and setup. Dr. Hoy did a thorough examination for my plantar fasciitis. He has a very pragmatic approach and had me buy some reasonably priced orthotics from Nordstrom in the building downstairs. Cost was very reasonable–$125 for 30 min new patient visit.”  -Todd S. One of the most common questions we … Read more

Dr. Hoy, Certified Medical Manager

For 14 years Dr. Hoy held three practice management certifications, and is now a member of the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management.  From 2012 to 2025 Dr. Hoy maintained credentials as a Certified Medical Manager from the Professional Association of Health Care Office Management.  He has been the President of the Seattle Foot and Ankle Center since … Read more