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Dr. Leigh Lather, MD

Charlottesville, VA

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lather, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Leigh Lather, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Lather graduated from Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL and completed her residency at University of Virginia Program. Dr. Lather is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lather’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lather’s office at (434) 924-2301.

    Where did Dr. Lather go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of Virginia Program

    • Medical School: Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL

    Is Dr. Lather board certified as a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Leigh Lather, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Lather speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lather treat?

    As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Lather 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. Lather. 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:

    • Other Hip Deformity at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Congenital Hip Malformation
    • Birth Defect of Hip
    • Abnormal Hip Development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6589: Other specified congenital deformities of hip

    Also known as:

    • Right Clubfoot
    • Birth Defects
    • Right Talipes Equinovarus
    • Congenital Right Clubfoot
    • Twisted Right Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6601: Congenital talipes equinovarus, right foot

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Foot Birth Defects
    • Birth Defects
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Congenital Foot Deformities
    • Foot Malformations at Birth
    • Deformed Feet at Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6689: Other specified congenital deformities of feet

    Also known as:

    • Adolescent Scoliosis of Mid-Back
    • Scoliosis
    • Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
    • Scoliosis in Children and Teens
    • Thoracolumbar Adolescent Scoliosis
    • Teen Mid-Back Curve
    • Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M41125: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Musculoskeletal Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Bone and Muscle Check-up
    • Joint Health Screening
    • Orthopedic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13828: Encounter for screening for other musculoskeletal disorder

    Also known as:

    • Left Wrist Radius Fracture
    • Right Wrist Radius Fracture
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Broken Left Wrist Bone
    • Distal Left Radius Fracture
    • Left Wrist Bone Break
    • Broken Right Wrist Bone
    • Distal Right Radius Fracture
    • Right Wrist Bone Break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52502D: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S52501D: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Left Lower Leg Injury
    • Leg Injury
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Left Lower Leg Trauma
    • Left Leg Injury
    • Lower Leg Injury
    • Shin Injury
    • Leg Trauma
    • Injured Leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S8992XA: Unspecified injury of left lower leg, initial encounter
    • S8991XA: Unspecified injury of right lower leg, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Left Clubfoot
    • Birth Defects
    • Left talipes equinovarus
    • Congenital left clubfoot
    • Left foot turned inward at birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6602: Congenital talipes equinovarus, left foot

    Also known as:

    • Acquired Foot Deformity
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Shape Problems
    • Foot Structural Issues
    • Deformed Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M216X1: Other acquired deformities of right foot

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flat Feet
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Fallen arches
    • Pes planus
    • Pronated foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2141: Flat foot [pes planus] (acquired), right foot

    Also known as:

    • Other Congenital Spinal Malformations
    • Birth Defects
    • Spinal birth defects
    • Congenital spine abnormalities
    • Vertebral malformations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q7649: Other congenital malformations of spine, not associated with scoliosis

    Also known as:

    • Other Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Mixed Cerebral Palsy
    • Atypical CP
    • Unspecified Cerebral Palsy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G808: Other cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Broken Ulna Bone (Left Forearm)
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Left Ulna Fracture
    • Broken Left Forearm Bone
    • Forearm Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52202D: Unspecified fracture of shaft of left ulna, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    What procedures does Dr. Lather perform?

    As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Lather 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. Lather. 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:

    • Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Treatment of Forearm Bone Fractures (No Manipulation)
    • Closed Treatment for Upper Arm Fracture
    • Non-Surgical Radial Head Fracture Treatment
    • Wrist Fracture Treatment with Manipulation
    • Broken Lower Leg Bone Treatment (Without Manipulation)
    • Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
    • Colles Fracture Treatment
    • Smith Fracture Treatment
    • Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
    • Radial Shaft Fracture Treatment
    • Ulnar Shaft Fracture Treatment
    • Non-Manipulative Forearm Fracture Care
    • Humerus Fracture Closed Treatment
    • Supracondylar Humeral Fracture Care
    • Transcondylar Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Radial Head Fracture Treatment
    • Radial Neck Fracture Care
    • Elbow Fracture Treatment without Manipulation
    • Forearm Bone Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Distal Radius Fracture Treatment
    • Colles Fracture Reduction
    • Distal Tibia Fracture Treatment
    • Pilon Fracture Care
    • Tibial Plafond Fracture Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
    • 25560: Closed Treatment Of Radial And Ulnar Shaft Fractures; Without Manipulation
    • 24530: Closed treatment of supracondylar or transcondylar humeral fracture, with or without intercondylar extension; without manipulation
    • 24650: Closed treatment of radial head or neck fracture; without manipulation
    • 25605: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; With Manipulation
    • 27824: Closed treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with or without anesthesia; without manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Short Arm Cast Application
    • Elbow to Finger Cast
    • Forearm Cast
    • Arm Immobilization Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)

    Also known as:

    • Long Arm Cast Application
    • Walking Short Leg Cast Application
    • Short Leg Cast Application
    • Shoulder to hand cast
    • Full arm cast
    • Arm fracture cast
    • Below Knee Walking Cast
    • Ambulatory Short Leg Cast
    • Lower Leg Cast
    • Foot and Ankle Cast
    • Below Knee Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
    • 29425: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes); walking or ambulatory type
    • 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);

    Also known as:

    • Clubfoot Casting and Manipulation
    • Ponseti Method for Clubfoot
    • Clubfoot Correction with Cast
    • Serial Casting for Clubfoot

    CPT Codes:

    • 29450: Application of clubfoot cast with molding or manipulation, long or short leg

    Also known as:

    • Non-Surgical Treatment for Hip Dislocation (No Manipulation)
    • Hip Abduction Treatment
    • Hip Splint for Dislocation
    • Traction for Hip Dislocation

    CPT Codes:

    • 27256: Treatment of spontaneous hip dislocation (developmental, including congenital or pathological), by abduction, splint or traction; without anesthesia, without manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Closed Treatment of Finger or Thumb Fracture
    • Phalangeal fracture treatment
    • Broken finger treatment
    • Thumb fracture care

    CPT Codes:

    • 26720: Closed treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each

    Also known as:

    • Percutaneous Achilles Tendon Release with Local Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Achilles Tendon Cut
    • Minimally Invasive Achilles Tenotomy
    • Heel Cord Release

    CPT Codes:

    • 27605: Tenotomy, percutaneous, Achilles tendon (separate procedure); local anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Hand Bone
    • Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
    • Hand Bone Fracture Care
    • Metacarpal Fracture Management without Manipulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 26600: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; without manipulation, each bone

    Also known as:

    • Lower Leg Bone Fracture Treatment
    • Tibial Shaft Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Tibia Fracture Repair
    • Shin Bone Fracture Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 27750: Closed treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture); without manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Lather accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lather accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 924-2301 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lather accept in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Lather in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Fox Insurance Company

    • Humana

    • Magellan Health Services

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lather's office located?

    Dr. Leigh Lather's Primary Practice

    1204 W Main St

    Charlottesville, VA 22903

    (434) 924-2301

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    Dr. Leigh Lather's Practice 2

    1015 Spring Creek Pkwy

    Zion Crossroads, VA 22942

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

    Dr. Lather's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649264953.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lather?

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

    What is Dr. Leigh Lather's specialty?

    Dr. Lather is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon near Charlottesville, VA. An orthopedic surgeon with specialized training in pediatric orthopedics focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing musculoskeletal issues in infants, children, and adolescents. This includes addressing limb and spine deformities (such as clubfoot and scoliosis), gait abnormalities (like limping), bone and joint infections, and fractures. Contact Dr. Lather to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Leigh Lather affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lather is affiliated with UVA University Hospital, Sentara RMH Medical Center, UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center, Augusta Health - Main Campus 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 Leigh Lather accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Leigh Lather is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Leigh Lather offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lather's office at (434) 924-2301 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Leigh Lather?

    Please contact Dr. Lather's office at (434) 924-2301 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Leigh Lather have?

    Dr. Leigh Lather is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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