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Dr. Richard Standaert, MD

Tacoma, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Standaert, Surgeon in Tacoma, WA?

    Dr. Richard Standaert, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Standaert is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Standaert’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Standaert’s office at (253) 426-6739.

    What languages does Dr. Standaert speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Standaert treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Standaert 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. Standaert. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Diabetic skin sores
    • Diabetes-related wounds
    • Foot ulcers from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    • E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Varicose Veins with Lower Leg Ulcer
    • Varicose Veins in Left Leg with Ulcer on Lower Leg
    • Varicose Veins with Leg Ulcer
    • Varicose Veins
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Leg Ulcer from Varicose Veins
    • Venous Stasis Ulcer
    • Left Lower Leg Venous Ulcer
    • Lower Leg Ulcer from Varicose Veins
    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I83018: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer other part of lower leg
    • I83028: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer other part of lower leg
    • I83019: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of unspecified site

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97812: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right lower leg with fat layer exposed
    • L97822: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other 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

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sores
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89323: Pressure ulcer of left buttock, stage 3
    • L89893: Pressure ulcer of other site, stage 3
    • L89324: Pressure ulcer of left buttock, stage 4

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Skin Ulcer on Foot
    • Skin Condition
    • Foot Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Foot
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97522: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Ulcer of the Right Foot
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Non-healing Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97512: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Wound Dressing Change or Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-surgical dressing care
    • Wound care visit
    • Dressing replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing

    Also known as:

    • Local Skin Infection
    • Skin Infection
    • Skin bacterial infection
    • Subcutaneous tissue infection
    • Localized skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Left Lower Leg Open Wound
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Left Lower Leg Injury
    • Left Calf Wound
    • Left Shin Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S81802A: Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • External Surgical Wound Opening
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • External wound dehiscence
    • Surgical incision separation
    • Outer wound rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Injury
    • General injury
    • Injury, unknown location
    • Trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Lymphedema
    • Lymphatic Swelling
    • Fluid Retention in Limbs
    • Chronic Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified

    Which procedures does Dr. Standaert perform as a Surgeon?

    As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Standaert may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Standaert's office.

    Does Dr. Standaert accept my insurance?

    Dr. Standaert accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 426-6739 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Standaert accept in Tacoma, WA?

    Dr. Standaert in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • First Administrators

    • First Choice Health Network

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • OptumRx

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Standaert's office located?

    Dr. Richard Standaert's Primary Practice

    1812 S J St Ste 120

    Tacoma, WA 98405

    (253) 426-6739

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    Dr. Richard Standaert's Practice 2

    8804 Madison Ave N Ste 210

    Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

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    Dr. Richard Standaert's Practice 3

    907 Georgiana St

    Port Angeles, WA 98362

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

    Dr. Standaert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215995253.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Standaert?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Standaert's specialty?

    Dr. Standaert is a Surgeon near Tacoma, WA. 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. Standaert to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Standaert affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Standaert is affiliated with St. Michael Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Richard Standaert accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Standaert is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Standaert offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Standaert's office at (253) 426-6739 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Standaert?

    Please contact Dr. Standaert's office at (253) 426-6739 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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