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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lapointe, Podiatrist in Rome, GA?
Dr. Stephan Lapointe is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in Rome, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lapointe is fluent in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lapointe’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lapointe’s office at (706) 232-3888.
What languages does Dr. Lapointe speak?
Dr. Lapointe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does a Podiatrist like Dr. Lapointe typically treat?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Lapointe 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. Lapointe. 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:
- Nail Fungus
- Tinea Infection
- Onychomycosis
- Fungal nail infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B351: Tinea unguium
Also known as:
- Ingrown Nail
- Nail Disease
- Ingrown toenail
- Onychocryptosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- L600: Ingrowing nail
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Other PVD
- Other Peripheral Artery Disease
- Other PAD
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7389: Other specified peripheral vascular diseases
Also known as:
- Plantar wart
- Warts
- Foot wart
- Verruca plantaris
ICD-10 Codes:
- B070: Plantar wart
Also known as:
- Hammer Toe
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Claw Toe
- Mallet Toe
- Bent Toe
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2041: Other hammer toe(s) (acquired), right foot
What procedures does a Podiatrist like Dr. Lapointe typically perform?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Lapointe 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. Lapointe. 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
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Re-closure of Surgical Wound
- Secondary Wound Closure
- Repair of Wound Dehiscence
- Complicated Surgical Wound Repair
- Extensive Wound Re-stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13160: Secondary closure of surgical wound or dehiscence, extensive or complicated
Also known as:
- Nail Trimming and Cleaning
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
CPT Codes:
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
Also known as:
- Toe Amputation
- Metatarsophalangeal joint amputation
- Toe removal surgery
- Foot digit amputation
- MTP joint amputation
CPT Codes:
- 28820: Amputation, toe; metatarsophalangeal joint
Also known as:
- Hammertoe Correction Surgery
- Hammertoe Repair
- Toe Straightening Surgery
- Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
CPT Codes:
- 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
Also known as:
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Below Knee Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
Also known as:
- Pinky Toe Correction Surgery
- Cock-up Fifth Toe Repair
- Fifth Toe Deformity Surgery
- Ruiz-Mora Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 28286: Correction, cock-up fifth toe, with plastic skin closure (eg, Ruiz-Mora type procedure)
Does Dr. Lapointe accept my insurance?
Dr. Lapointe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 232-3888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lapointe accept in Rome, GA?
Dr. Lapointe in Rome, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lapointe's office located?
What is Dr. Lapointe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lapointe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013006618.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lapointe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lapointe
What is Dr. Stephan Lapointe's specialty?
Dr. Lapointe is a Podiatrist near Rome, GA.
What does a Podiatrist do?
A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.
Is this Dr. Stephan Lapointe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lapointe is affiliated with Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center 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
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Is Stephan Lapointe accepting new patients in Rome, GA?
Yes, Dr. Stephan Lapointe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephan Lapointe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lapointe's office at (706) 232-3888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephan Lapointe?
Please contact Dr. Lapointe's office at (706) 232-3888 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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