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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. 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
    • 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

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    What procedures does Dr. Standaert perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Standaert 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. 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:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement

    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)

    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:

    • 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. 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

    • Cooperative Benefit Group

    • First Administrators

    • First Medical Health Plan

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Tennessee

    • 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

    907 Georgiana St

    Port Angeles, WA 98362

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    Dr. Richard Standaert's Practice 3

    742 Lebo Blvd Ste A

    Bremerton, WA 98310

    (360) 744-4950

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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, St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor 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

    Where can I learn more about Surgeon?

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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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