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Dr. Richard Fontanez Aldea, MD
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist
,Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Family Medicine Specialist
,Internist
Gainesville, FL
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Fontanez Aldea, Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Richard Fontanez Aldea, MD is an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fontanez Aldea is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fontanez Aldea’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fontanez Aldea’s office at (352) 265-4450.
What languages does Dr. Fontanez Aldea speak?
Dr. Fontanez Aldea and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fontanez Aldea typically treat?
As an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fontanez Aldea diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Fontanez Aldea. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Pressure Sores
- Pressure Sore
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89893: Pressure ulcer of other site, stage 3
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
- L89894: Pressure ulcer of other site, stage 4
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Inflamed Ulcer
- Vascular Disease
- Inflamed Venous Ulcer
- Chronic Venous Stasis Ulcer with Inflammation
- Venous Leg Ulcer with Redness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87331: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of right lower extremity
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers and Inflammation
- Vascular Disease
- Inflamed Venous Hypertension Ulcers
- High Venous Pressure with Sores and Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87332: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of left lower extremity
Also known as:
- Skin Problems from Radiation
- Radiation Exposure
- Skin Condition
- Radiation dermatitis
- Radiation skin reaction
- Radiation-induced skin changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- L598: Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation
What procedures does an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fontanez Aldea typically perform?
As an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fontanez Aldea performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Fontanez Aldea. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Muscle Debridement
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Unna Boot Application
- Deep Wound Cleaning
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
- Compression Boot Application
- Unna Paste Bandage
- Leg Ulcer Dressing
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
- 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Also known as:
- Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
- Compression Bandage Application
- Leg Compression System
- Ankle and Foot Compression
CPT Codes:
- 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot
Does Dr. Fontanez Aldea accept my insurance?
Dr. Fontanez Aldea accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 265-4450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fontanez Aldea accept in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Fontanez Aldea in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareCentrix
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fontanez Aldea's office located?
Dr. Richard Fontanez Aldea's Primary Practice
3951 NW 48th Ter Ste 211
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 265-4450
What is Dr. Fontanez Aldea's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fontanez Aldea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548435969.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fontanez Aldea?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fontanez Aldea
What is Dr. Richard Fontanez Aldea's specialty?
Dr. Fontanez Aldea is a Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist near Gainesville, FL.
What does an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist do?
Physicians specializing in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine, who may come from various specialties such as preventive medicine or emergency medicine, treat conditions like decompression illness, diving accidents, carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, non-healing wounds, radiation and burn tissue damage, and bone infections using hyperbaric oxygen therapy. These specialists also consult with other physicians on hyperbaric chamber operations, evaluate risks, and implement preventive measures to safeguard divers and individuals working in altered atmospheric conditions from disease and disability.
Is this Dr. Richard Fontanez Aldea affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Fontanez Aldea is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uf Health Shands Hospital, Hca Florida Putnam Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Richard Fontanez Aldea accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Richard Fontanez Aldea is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Fontanez Aldea offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fontanez Aldea's office at (352) 265-4450 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Fontanez Aldea?
Please contact Dr. Fontanez Aldea's office at (352) 265-4450 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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