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39 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Bloom, Surgeon in Columbus, GA?
Dr. Richard Bloom, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Columbus, GA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 39 years. Dr. Bloom graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Texas Heart Inst, Cardiovascular Surgery. Dr. Bloom is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bloom’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bloom’s office at (706) 576-4474.
Where did Dr. Bloom go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Texas Heart Inst, Cardiovascular Surgery
Medical School: Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa | Emory University School Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bloom speak?
Dr. Bloom and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bloom treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Bloom 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. Bloom. 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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected bone
- Chronic bone infection with drainage
- Bone infection in multiple places
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8649: Chronic osteomyelitis with draining sinus, multiple sites
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
Also known as:
- Inflamed Varicose Veins
- Varicose Veins
- Phlebitis
- Superficial Thrombophlebitis
- Inflamed Veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- I8310: Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with inflammation
Also known as:
- Soft Tissue Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Connective Tissue Neoplasm
- Soft Tissue Growth
- Uncertain Soft Tissue Mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D481: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does Dr. Bloom perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Bloom 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. Bloom. 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:
- Foot Bone Incision for Infection
- Foot Osteomyelitis Incision
- Bone Abscess Drainage Foot
- Foot Bone Cortex Incision
CPT Codes:
- 28005: Incision, bone cortex (eg, osteomyelitis or bone abscess), foot
Also known as:
- Foot Abscess Drainage (Multiple Areas)
- Drainage of Infected Bursa (Leg/Ankle)
- Deep Foot Infection Drainage
- Foot Tendon Sheath Incision
- Multiple Foot Abscess Treatment
- Foot Fascia Drainage
- Leg/Ankle Bursitis Drainage
- Bursa Incision and Drainage
- Infected Ankle Bursa Treatment
- Leg Bursitis Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 28003: Incision and drainage below fascia, with or without tendon sheath involvement, foot; multiple areas
- 27604: Incision and drainage, leg or ankle; infected bursa
Also known as:
- Incision and Drainage of Deep Leg or Ankle Abscess
- Deep Abscess Drainage in Hip/Pelvis
- Drainage of Deep Abscess (Thigh/Knee)
- Leg abscess drainage
- Ankle hematoma drainage
- Deep tissue incision and drainage
- Hip Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Pelvic Hematoma Drainage
- Deep Infection Drainage Hip
- Thigh Abscess Drainage
- Knee Abscess Drainage
- Bursa Drainage
- Hematoma Evacuation Thigh
CPT Codes:
- 27603: Incision and drainage, leg or ankle; deep abscess or hematoma
- 26990: Incision and drainage, pelvis or hip joint area; deep abscess or hematoma
- 27301: Incision and drainage, deep abscess, bursa, or hematoma, thigh or knee region
Also known as:
- Incision for Leg or Ankle Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis incision
- Bone abscess drainage
- Leg bone infection surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27607: Incision (eg, osteomyelitis or bone abscess), leg or ankle
Also known as:
- Partial or Complete Removal of Toe Bone
- Toe Phalanx Resection
- Toe Bone Excision
- Toe Joint Surgery
- Phalangeal Base Removal
CPT Codes:
- 28126: Resection, partial or complete, phalangeal base, each toe
Also known as:
- Partial Bone Removal from Thigh or Shin
- Femur Bone Excision
- Tibia Bone Excision
- Fibula Bone Excision
- Bone Abscess Removal (Leg)
CPT Codes:
- 27360: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone, femur, proximal tibia and/or fibula (eg, osteomyelitis or bone abscess)
Also known as:
- Infected Hip Bursa Drainage
- Hip Bursitis Drainage
- Pelvis Abscess Drainage
- Infected Hip Joint Area Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 26991: Incision and drainage, pelvis or hip joint area; infected bursa
Also known as:
- Muscle Debridement
- Unna Boot Application
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Compression Boot Application
- Unna Paste Bandage
- Leg Ulcer Dressing
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
CPT Codes:
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
- 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
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Skin Substitute Graft (Large Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
- Artificial skin graft
- Wound covering application
- Skin replacement for large wounds
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
- 15273: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Vein Closure Procedure
- Varicose Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
Also known as:
- Open Vein Ligation in Leg
- Perforator Vein Ligation
- Subfascial Vein Ligation
- Open Vein Surgery Leg
CPT Codes:
- 37761: Ligation of perforator vein(s), subfascial, open, including ultrasound guidance, when performed, 1 leg
Also known as:
- Varicose Vein Removal (Multiple Incisions)
- Stab Phlebectomy
- Microphlebectomy
- Varicose Vein Excision
CPT Codes:
- 37766: Stab phlebectomy of varicose veins, 1 extremity; more than 20 incisions
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Bloom accept my insurance?
Dr. Bloom accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 576-4474 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bloom accept in Columbus, GA?
Dr. Bloom in Columbus, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Bloom's office located?
What is Dr. Bloom's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bloom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952481251.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bloom?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bloom
What is Dr. Richard Bloom's specialty?
Dr. Bloom is a Surgeon near Columbus, GA. 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. Bloom to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Bloom affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Bloom is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Richard Bloom accepting new patients in Columbus, GA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Bloom is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Bloom offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bloom's office at (706) 576-4474 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Bloom?
Please contact Dr. Bloom's office at (706) 576-4474 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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