Who is Dr. Lintula, Internist in Wilmington, NC?
What languages does Dr. Lintula speak?
Dr. Lintula and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Lintula typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Lintula 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. Lintula. 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:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
- L89624: Pressure ulcer of left heel, stage 4
- L89894: Pressure ulcer of other site, stage 4
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Hypertension Ulcers
- High Venous Pressure with Sores
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87311: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of right lower extremity
- I87312: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of left lower extremity
Also known as:
- Chronic Skin Ulcer
- Skin Condition
- Open Sore
- Skin Wound
- Non-healing Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- L98499: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with unspecified severity
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Right Lower Leg Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Right Leg Cut
- Right Leg Tear
- Right Lower Leg Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81811A: Laceration without foreign body, right lower leg, initial encounter
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Lintula typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Lintula 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. Lintula. 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:
- Muscle Debridement
- Wound Debridement
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Lintula accept my insurance?
Dr. Lintula accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (910) 667-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lintula accept in Wilmington, NC?
Dr. Lintula in Wilmington, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Medicare
Trustmark Mutual Holding Company
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lintula's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Lintula affiliated with?
Dr. Lintula has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Lintula's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lintula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073908828.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lintula?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lintula
What is Dr. Udoaku Lintula's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.