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Dr. Lydell Lettsome, MD

Dr. Lydell Lettsome, MD

Dover, DE

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lettsome, Surgeon in Dover, DE?

    Dr. Lydell Lettsome, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Dover, DE with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Lettsome graduated from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at Brooklyn Hosp Ctr, General Surgery; Pa Hospital-Uphs, General Surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Breast Surgeons, American Institute of Healthcare. Dr. Lettsome is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lettsome’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lettsome’s office at (845) 517-2870.

    Where did Dr. Lettsome go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Brooklyn Hosp Ctr, General Surgery; Pa Hospital-Uphs, General Surgery | The Brooklyn Hospital Center | The Brooklyn Hospital Center

    • Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

    Is Dr. Lettsome board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Lydell Lettsome, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Surgery since 2006

    What languages does Dr. Lettsome speak?

    Dr. Lettsome and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Lettsome treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Lettsome 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. Lettsome. 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:

    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Left Lower Leg
    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Lower Right Leg
    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer
    • Skin Condition
    • Non-Pressure Leg Sore
    • Persistent Leg Wound
    • Left Leg Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Lower Leg
    • Open Sore on Leg
    • Skin Wound on Leg
    • Non-healing Wound
    • Open Sore
    • Skin Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97922: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of left lower leg with fat layer exposed
    • L97912: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of right lower leg with fat layer exposed
    • L98492: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Varicose Veins with Leg Ulcer
    • Varicose Veins with Lower Leg Ulcer
    • Varicose Veins
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Leg Ulcer from Varicose Veins
    • Venous Stasis Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I83029: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer of unspecified site
    • I83018: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer other part of lower leg

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    What procedures does Dr. Lettsome perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Lettsome 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. Lettsome. 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:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Deep Wound Cleaning
    • Unna Boot Application
    • Small Burn Treatment
    • Burns
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
    • Compression Boot Application
    • Unna Paste Bandage
    • Leg Ulcer Dressing
    • Partial-Thickness Burn Care
    • Burn Debridement
    • Minor Burn Dressing
    • Small Burn Wound Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, 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)
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
    • 16020: Dressings and/or debridement of partial-thickness burns, initial or subsequent; small (less than 5% total body surface area)

    Also known as:

    • Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
    • Bone Debridement
    • Bone Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Bone Debridement
    • Dead Bone Removal
    • Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
    • Bone Cleaning Surgery
    • Surgical Debridement of Bone

    CPT Codes:

    • 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11047: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
    • Proud flesh removal
    • Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
    • Granulation tissue treatment
    • Wound cautery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)

    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:

    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy
    • Incisional Skin Biopsy
    • Wedge Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
    • 11106: Incisional biopsy of skin (eg, wedge) (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion

    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

    Also known as:

    • Full Contact Leg Cast Application
    • Total Contact Cast
    • Rigid Leg Cast
    • Custom Leg Cast
    • Lower Leg Immobilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 29445: Application of rigid total contact leg cast

    Does Dr. Lettsome accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lettsome accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (845) 517-2870 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lettsome accept in Dover, DE?

    Dr. Lettsome in Dover, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lettsome's office located?

    Dr. Lydell Lettsome's Primary Practice

    640 S State St Fl 2

    Dover, DE 19901

    (845) 517-2870

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    Dr. Lydell Lettsome's Practice 2

    100 Wellness Way

    Milford, DE 19963

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    Dr. Lydell Lettsome's Practice 3

    384 Crystal Run Rd Ste 201

    Middletown, NY 10941

    (845) 692-8780

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American College of Surgeons, American Society of Breast Surgeons, American Institute of Healthcare

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    What is Dr. Lettsome's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Lettsome's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578655098.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lettsome?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lettsome

    What is Dr. Lydell Lettsome's specialty?

    Dr. Lettsome is a Surgeon near Dover, DE. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Lettsome to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lydell Lettsome affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lettsome is affiliated with Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, Wilmington Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Lydell Lettsome accepting new patients in Dover, DE?

    Yes, Dr. Lydell Lettsome is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lydell Lettsome offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lettsome's office at (845) 517-2870 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lydell Lettsome?

    Please contact Dr. Lettsome's office at (845) 517-2870 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lydell Lettsome have?

    Dr. Lydell Lettsome is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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