27 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Laxson, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Portland, OR?
What languages does Dr. Laxson speak?
Dr. Laxson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Foot & Ankle Surgeon like Dr. Laxson typically treat?
As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Laxson 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. Laxson. 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:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
Also known as:
- Medical Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Device Fitting
- Prosthetic Adjustment
- Orthotic Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4689: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other specified devices
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Lower Leg Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Shin Bone Break
- Tibia Fracture
- Fibula Fracture
- Lower Leg Bone Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S82891A: Other fracture of right lower leg, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does a Foot & Ankle Surgeon like Dr. Laxson typically perform?
As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Laxson 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. Laxson. 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:
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Full Contact Leg Cast Application
- Below Knee Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
- Total Contact Cast
- Rigid Leg Cast
- Custom Leg Cast
- Lower Leg Immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
- 29445: Application of rigid total contact leg cast
Also known as:
- Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
- Syndesmosis Repair
- Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
- Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
- Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
- Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fixation Surgery
- Broken Ankle Surgery
- Malleolar Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
- 27814: Open treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture (eg, lateral and medial malleoli, or lateral and posterior malleoli, or medial and posterior malleoli), includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Application of Short Leg Splint
- Calf to Foot Splint
- Lower Leg Splinting
- Short Leg Immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 29515: Application of short leg splint (calf to foot)
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Does Dr. Laxson accept my insurance?
Dr. Laxson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 413-4340 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Laxson accept in Portland, OR?
Dr. Laxson in Portland, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Oregon
State of Washington
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Where is Dr. Laxson's office located?
Dr. Steven Laxson's Primary Practice
2800 N Vancouver Ave Ste 230
Portland, OR 97227
(503) 413-4340
What hospitals are Dr. Laxson affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Laxson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Laxson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Laxson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336236124.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Laxson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Laxson