Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Allen, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in Shreveport, LA?
What languages does Dr. Allen speak?
Dr. Allen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon like Dr. Allen typically treat?
As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Allen 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. Allen. 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:
- Impacted Teeth
- Tooth Disorder
- Stuck teeth
- Unerupted teeth
- Teeth that won't come in
ICD-10 Codes:
- K011: Impacted teeth
Also known as:
- Tooth Decay
- Cavities
- Dental Caries
- Tooth Rot
ICD-10 Codes:
- K029: Dental caries, unspecified
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Unspecified TMJ Disorder
- Temporomandibular Disorder
- TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder)
- TMD
- Jaw joint pain (unspecified)
- Temporomandibular dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- M26609: Unspecified temporomandibular joint disorder, unspecified side
Also known as:
- Tooth Abscess
- Abscess
- Gum Disease
- Dental abscess
- Tooth infection
- Periapical infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K047: Periapical abscess without sinus
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Jaw Disorder
- Jaw Injuries and Disorder
- Jaw Development Problems
- Congenital Jaw Issues
- Abnormal Jaw Growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- M270: Developmental disorders of jaws
What procedures does an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon like Dr. Allen typically perform?
As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Allen 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. Allen. 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:
- Complex Jaw Fracture Repair
- Open Repair of Broken Jaw
- Mandibular fracture surgery
- Jaw wiring
- Internal jaw fixation
- Mandibular Fracture Surgery
- Jaw Fracture Open Reduction
- Lower Jaw Repair
CPT Codes:
- 21470: Open treatment of complicated mandibular fracture by multiple surgical approaches including internal fixation, interdental fixation, and/or wiring of dentures or splints
- 21461: Open treatment of mandibular fracture; without interdental fixation
Also known as:
- Removal of Bone Growth in Lower Jaw
- Torus Mandibularis Excision
- Mandibular Torus Removal
- Jaw Bone Spur Removal
- Oral Bone Growth Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21031: Excision of torus mandibularis
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Jaw Tumor or Cyst
- Mandible Tumor Excision
- Jaw Cyst Removal
- Benign Jaw Lesion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21040: Excision of benign tumor or cyst of mandible, by enucleation and/or curettage
Also known as:
- Jaw Bone Reshaping
- Alveoloplasty
- Gum Ridge Reshaping
- Jaw Ridge Smoothing
- Dental Bone Reshaping
CPT Codes:
- 41874: Alveoloplasty, each quadrant (specify)
Also known as:
- Mouth Vestibule Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Oral Vestibule Biopsy
- Inner Lip Biopsy
- Mouth Lining Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 40808: Biopsy, vestibule of mouth
Also known as:
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Test
- Oximeter Reading
- Blood Oxygen Level Test
CPT Codes:
- 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination
Does Dr. Allen accept my insurance?
Dr. Allen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 212-9440 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Allen accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Allen in Shreveport, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of California
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Allen's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Allen affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Allen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Allen's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Allen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952503492.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Allen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Allen