Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Falterman, Pediatric Surgeon in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Kenneth Falterman, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Falterman graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, General Surgery; Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, General Surgery; Vet Affairs M C-New Orleans, General Surgery; Duke Univ Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Falterman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Falterman’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Falterman’s office at (337) 371-3101.
Where did Dr. Falterman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, General Surgery; Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, General Surgery; Vet Affairs M C-New Orleans, General Surgery; Duke Univ Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Duke University Med Center
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La | Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
What languages does Dr. Falterman speak?
Dr. Falterman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Falterman treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Falterman 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. Falterman. 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:
- Sunken Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Excavatum
- Funnel Chest
- Concave Chest
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q676: Pectus excavatum
Also known as:
- Umbilical Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Acute Appendicitis
- Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
- Localized Ruptured Appendix
- Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
Also known as:
- Phimosis
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
Also known as:
- Acquired Chest or Rib Deformity
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Chest wall deformity
- Rib cage deformity
- Deformed chest
ICD-10 Codes:
- M954: Acquired deformity of chest and rib
Also known as:
- Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Double Groin Hernia
- Hernia in Both Groins
- Non-obstructed Inguinal Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4020: Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Infant Pyloric Stenosis
- Birth Defects
- Stomach Disorder
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Pyloric Stenosis in Babies
- Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
- IHPS
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q400: Congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
Also known as:
- Foreign object in esophagus causing injury
- Foreign Bodies
- Object stuck in food pipe causing harm
- Esophageal foreign body injury
- Swallowed object damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- T18108A: Unspecified foreign body in esophagus causing other injury, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Tailbone Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal cyst
- Pilonidal sinus
- Tailbone cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0591: Pilonidal cyst without abscess
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Abscess on the Buttock
- Abscess
- Pus Pocket
- Skin Infection With Pus
- Infected Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0231: Cutaneous abscess of buttock
Also known as:
- Hydrocele
- Testicular Disorder
- Fluid in scrotum
- Scrotal swelling
- Water on the testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
- N433: Hydrocele, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pigeon Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Carinatum
- Keel Chest
- Protruding Breastbone
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q677: Pectus carinatum
Also known as:
- Trunk Lump or Swelling
- Body Mass
- Torso Lump
- Trunk Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R222: Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk
Also known as:
- One Undescended Testicle
- Testicular Disorder
- Unilateral Cryptorchidism
- Testicle Not Dropped
- Maldescended Testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q5310: Unspecified undescended testicle, unilateral
Also known as:
- Eye Disease
- Eye Conditions
- Vision Problems
- Orbital Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- H0589: Other disorders of orbit
What procedures does Dr. Falterman perform?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Falterman 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. Falterman. 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:
- Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Ventral Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair
- Epigastric Hernia Surgery
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
- Hernia Surgery for Infants
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
CPT Codes:
- 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
- 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gastrostomy
- Pyloric Muscle Surgery (Pyloromyotomy)
- Keyhole Stomach Opening
- Laparoscopic Stomach Tube Placement
- Stamm Gastrostomy
- Fredet-Ramstedt Operation
- Pyloric Stenosis Surgery
- Stomach Outlet Widening
CPT Codes:
- 43653: Laparoscopy, surgical; gastrostomy, without construction of gastric tube (eg, Stamm procedure) (separate procedure)
- 43520: Pyloromyotomy, cutting of pyloric muscle (Fredet-Ramstedt type operation)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Abscess
- I&D of Abscess
- Lancing an Abscess
- Draining a Boil
- Cyst Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple
Also known as:
- Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
- Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated
Also known as:
- Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
- Adult Circumcision
- Childhood Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal Surgery
- Non-Clamp Circumcision
CPT Codes:
- 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age
Also known as:
- Hydrocele Removal (One Side)
- Hydrocele Excision
- Fluid Sac Removal Testicle
- Scrotal Swelling Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 55040: Excision of hydrocele; unilateral
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle Surgery
- Orchiopexy
- Testicular Fixation
- Cryptorchidism Repair
- Inguinal Orchiopexy
CPT Codes:
- 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach
Also known as:
- Minimally Invasive Pectus Repair (Nuss Procedure)
- Nuss procedure
- Pectus excavatum repair
- Pectus carinatum repair
- Funnel chest surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21743: Reconstructive repair of pectus excavatum or carinatum; minimally invasive approach (Nuss procedure), with thoracoscopy
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)
Also known as:
- Repair of Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) by Ligation
- PDA Ligation
- Close PDA
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33820: Repair Of Patent Ductus Arteriosus; By Ligation
Does Dr. Falterman accept my insurance?
Dr. Falterman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 371-3101 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Falterman accept in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Falterman in Lafayette, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Ascension Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
MedImpact
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Falterman's office located?
Dr. Kenneth Falterman's Primary Practice
4704 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 371-3101
Dr. Kenneth Falterman's Practice 2
1890 W Gauthier Rd Ste 115
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 443-6881
What is Dr. Falterman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Falterman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427080738.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Falterman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Falterman
What is Dr. Kenneth Falterman's specialty?
Dr. Falterman is a Pediatric Surgeon near Lafayette, LA. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Falterman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kenneth Falterman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Falterman is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Ochsner American Legion Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Abbeville General Hospital, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area 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 Kenneth Falterman accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Falterman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kenneth Falterman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Falterman's office at (337) 371-3101 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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