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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Huels, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Alton, IL?
Dr. Lawrence Huels is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Alton, IL. Dr. Huels is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Huels’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Huels’s office at (618) 462-2316.
What languages does Dr. Huels speak?
Dr. Huels and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Foot & Ankle Surgeon like Dr. Huels typically treat?
As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Huels 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. Huels. 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:
- Nail Fungus
- Tinea Infection
- Onychomycosis
- Fungal nail infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B351: Tinea unguium
Also known as:
- Metatarsalgia
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Ball of Foot Pain
- Forefoot Pain
- Metatarsal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7742: Metatarsalgia, left foot
Also known as:
- Plantar Fibromatosis
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Heel Injuries and Disorder
- Ledderhose disease
- Plantar fasciitis nodule
- Foot fibromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M722: Plantar fascial fibromatosis
Also known as:
- Skin Condition
- Congenital skin defect
- Skin malformation at birth
- Birthmark
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q829: Congenital malformation of skin, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hammer Toe
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Mallet toe
- Claw toe
- Bent toe
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2042: Other hammer toe(s) (acquired), left foot
What procedures does a Foot & Ankle Surgeon like Dr. Huels typically perform?
As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Huels 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. Huels. 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:
- Nail Trimming and Cleaning
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
CPT Codes:
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
Also known as:
- Ingrown Toenail Removal
- Nail Matrix Excision
- Permanent Nail Removal
- Deformed Nail Surgery
- Toenail Avulsion
CPT Codes:
- 11750: Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (eg, ingrown or deformed nail), for permanent removal;
Also known as:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
Also known as:
- Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Tendon sheath injection
- Ligament injection
- Plantar fascia injection
- Soft tissue injection for pain
CPT Codes:
- 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
Also known as:
- Hammertoe Correction Surgery
- Hammertoe Repair
- Toe Straightening Surgery
- Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
CPT Codes:
- 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
Also known as:
- Open Foot Tendon Release (Flexor Tendons)
- Foot flexor tenotomy
- Tendon lengthening foot
- Open foot tendon cutting
CPT Codes:
- 28230: Tenotomy, open, tendon flexor; foot, single or multiple tendon(s) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Foot Nerve Injection for Pain (Morton's Neuroma)
- Morton's Neuroma Injection
- Plantar Digital Nerve Block
- Foot Nerve Steroid Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64455: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; plantar common digital nerve(s) (eg, Morton's neuroma)
Does Dr. Huels accept my insurance?
Dr. Huels accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (618) 462-2316 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Huels accept in Alton, IL?
Dr. Huels in Alton, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Essence Healthcare
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
The Consociate Group
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Huels' office located?
What is Dr. Huels's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Huels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891978102.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Huels?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Huels
What is Dr. Lawrence Huels's specialty?
Dr. Huels is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon near Alton, IL.
What does a Foot & Ankle Surgeon do?
Podiatrist with specialization in foot and ankle surgery has expertise in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and lower extremities. This includes both surgical and non-surgical approaches for issues like fractures, deformities, and arthritis, with a focus on improving mobility and foot health.
Is this Dr. Lawrence Huels affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Huels is affiliated with Anderson Hospital, Ssm Health Depaul Hospital - St. Louis 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 Lawrence Huels accepting new patients in Alton, IL?
Yes, Dr. Lawrence Huels is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lawrence Huels offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Huels's office at (618) 462-2316 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lawrence Huels?
Please contact Dr. Huels's office at (618) 462-2316 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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