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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dent, Trauma Surgeon in Albany, GA?
Dr. Lemuel Dent, DO is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Albany, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Dent is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dent’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dent’s office at (229) 312-5080.
Is Dr. Dent board certified in Trauma Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Lemuel Dent, DO is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Dent speak?
Dr. Dent and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Dent treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Dent 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. Dent. 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.
Also known as:
- Abscess on the Buttock
- Abscess
- Pus Pocket
- Skin Infection With Pus
- Infected Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0231: Cutaneous abscess of buttock
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
Which procedures does Dr. Dent perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Lemuel Dent may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Dent's office.
Does Dr. Dent accept my insurance?
Dr. Dent accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (229) 312-5080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dent accept in Albany, GA?
Dr. Dent in Albany, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dent's office located?
What is Dr. Dent's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dent's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235139916.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dent?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dent
What is Dr. Lemuel Dent's specialty?
Dr. Dent is a Trauma Surgeon near Albany, GA. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Dent to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lemuel Dent affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dent is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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
Where can I learn more about Trauma Surgeon?
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Is Lemuel Dent accepting new patients in Albany, GA?
Yes, Dr. Lemuel Dent is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lemuel Dent offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dent's office at (229) 312-5080 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lemuel Dent?
Please contact Dr. Dent's office at (229) 312-5080 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lemuel Dent have?
Dr. Lemuel Dent is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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