Dr. Clifton Richardson

Foot Surgeon

Baton Rouge, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Richardson, Foot Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA?

Dr. Clifton Richardson is a Foot Surgeon, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Richardson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Richardson’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Richardson’s office at (225) 763-7770.

What languages does Dr. Richardson speak?

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

English

What conditions does Dr. Richardson treat?

As a Foot Surgeon, Dr. Richardson 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. Richardson. 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:

Right Foot Pain
Left Foot Pain
Foot Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Aching right foot
Right foot discomfort
Pain in right sole
Ache in left foot
Left foot discomfort
Sore left foot

ICD-10 Codes:

M79671: Pain in right foot
M79672: Pain in left foot

Also known as:

Ingrown Nail
Nail Disease
Ingrown toenail
Onychocryptosis

ICD-10 Codes:

L600: Ingrowing nail

Also known as:

Plantar Fibromatosis
Enthesopathy
Foot Injuries and Disorder
Heel Injuries and Disorder
Connective Tissue Disorder
Joint Disorder
Ledderhose disease
Plantar fasciitis nodule
Foot fibromatosis
Tendon Attachment Disorder
Ligament Inflammation
Enthesitis

ICD-10 Codes:

M722: Plantar fascial fibromatosis
M779: Enthesopathy, unspecified

Also known as:

Nail Fungus
Tinea Infection
Onychomycosis
Fungal nail infection

ICD-10 Codes:

B351: Tinea unguium

Also known as:

Athlete's Foot
Tinea Pedis
Foot Fungus
Dermatophytosis of the Foot

ICD-10 Codes:

B353: Tinea pedis

Also known as:

Special Medical Examination
Specific health check
Detailed medical assessment
Special health screening

ICD-10 Codes:

Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

Also known as:

Other Post-Surgery Condition
Postoperative State
Recovery After Surgery
Surgical Follow-up

ICD-10 Codes:

Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

Also known as:

Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Nerve Problems
Type 2 diabetes
Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic Kidney Problems
Diabetic Nerve Damage
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Adult-Onset Diabetes
Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

ICD-10 Codes:

E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

Also known as:

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

ICD-10 Codes:

L97523: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with necrosis of muscle
L97513: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with necrosis of muscle

Also known as:

Ankle and Foot Bursitis
Ankle Injuries and Disorder
Bursitis
Foot Injuries and Disorder
Inflamed Ankle Bursa
Foot Bursa Inflammation
Achilles Bursitis

ICD-10 Codes:

M71571: Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, right ankle and foot
M71572: Other bursitis, not elsewhere classified, left ankle and foot

Also known as:

Corns and Calluses
Hard Skin
Foot Calluses
Thick Skin Patches

ICD-10 Codes:

L84: Corns and callosities

Also known as:

Bunion
Foot Injuries and Disorder
Toe Injuries and Disorder
Hallux Valgus
Big Toe Deformity
Foot Bump

ICD-10 Codes:

M2011: Hallux valgus (acquired), right foot

Also known as:

Hammer Toe
Toe Injuries and Disorder
Claw Toe
Mallet Toe
Bent Toe

ICD-10 Codes:

M2041: Other hammer toe(s) (acquired), right foot

Also known as:

Foot and Ankle Enthesopathy
Foot Injuries and Disorder
Foot Tendon Attachment Disorder
Ankle Ligament Inflammation
Foot Enthesitis

ICD-10 Codes:

M7751: Other enthesopathy of right foot and ankle

What procedures does Dr. Richardson perform?

As a Foot Surgeon, Dr. Richardson 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. Richardson. 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:

CPT Codes:

28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
28291: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; with implant
28299: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with double osteotomy, any method
28292: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with resection of proximal phalanx base, when performed, any method
28035: Release, tarsal tunnel (posterior tibial nerve decompression)
29893: Endoscopic plantar fasciotomy
28735: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, multiple or transverse; with osteotomy (eg, flatfoot correction)
28315: Sesamoidectomy, first toe (separate procedure)
28755: Arthrodesis, great toe; interphalangeal joint
28118: Ostectomy, calcaneus;

Also known as:

Foot Tendon Sheath Removal (Extensor)
Extensor Tendon Synovectomy Foot
Foot Tendon Lining Removal
Tendon Sheath Excision Foot
Foot Tendon Inflammation Surgery

CPT Codes:

28088: Synovectomy, tendon sheath, foot; extensor

Also known as:

Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
Open Foot Tendon Release (Flexor Tendons)
Deep tendon rerouting
Tendon transplant surgery
Muscle redirection surgery
Tibial tendon transfer
Foot flexor tenotomy
Tendon lengthening foot
Open foot tendon cutting

CPT Codes:

27691: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); deep (eg, anterior tibial or posterior tibial through interosseous space, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, or peroneal tendon to midfoot or hindfoot)
28230: Tenotomy, open, tendon flexor; foot, single or multiple tendon(s) (separate procedure)

Also known as:

Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
Tendon Injection
Ligament Injection
Soft Tissue Injection
Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)

CPT Codes:

20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion

Also known as:

Toe Joint Capsule Release
Toe Capsulotomy
Metatarsophalangeal Joint Release
Toe Joint Surgery

CPT Codes:

28270: Capsulotomy; metatarsophalangeal joint, with or without tenorrhaphy, each joint (separate procedure)

Also known as:

Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
Partial Foot Bone Removal
Big Toe Bone Reshaping Surgery
Foot Bone Infection Removal
Foot Bone Reshaping (First Metatarsal)
Metatarsal Osteotomy
Foot Bone Lengthening
Foot Bone Shortening
Foot Bone Angle Correction
Talus Bone Excision
Calcaneus Bone Excision
Foot Bone Debridement
Osteomyelitis Bone Removal
First Toe Proximal Phalanx Osteotomy
Big Toe Shortening Surgery
Toe Bone Correction
Hallux Phalanx Osteotomy
Tarsal Bone Excision
Metatarsal Bone Infection Treatment
First Metatarsal Osteotomy
Foot Bone Lengthening/Shortening
Bunion Surgery (Bone Reshaping)

CPT Codes:

28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each
28120: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); talus or calcaneus
28310: Osteotomy, shortening, angular or rotational correction; proximal phalanx, first toe (separate procedure)
28122: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); tarsal or metatarsal bone, except talus or calcaneus
28306: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; first metatarsal

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

28296: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with distal metatarsal osteotomy, any method
28298: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with proximal phalanx osteotomy, any method

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
29580: Strapping; Unna boot

Also known as:

Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
Hardware Removal Surgery
Buried Implant Extraction
Orthopedic Implant Removal

CPT Codes:

20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

28730: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, multiple or transverse;
28740: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, single joint

Also known as:

Deep Foreign Object Removal from Foot
Foot foreign body extraction
Deep foot object removal
Surgical removal of object from foot

CPT Codes:

28192: Removal of foreign body, foot; deep

Also known as:

Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
Arthrocentesis
Joint Fluid Removal
Bursa Injection

CPT Codes:

20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance

Also known as:

Removal of Small Foot or Toe Soft Tissue Tumor
Foot Tumor Excision
Toe Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Intramuscular Foot Tumor Surgery

CPT Codes:

28045: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of foot or toe, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 1.5 cm

Also known as:

Toe Amputation
Metatarsophalangeal joint amputation
Toe removal surgery
Foot digit amputation
MTP joint amputation

CPT Codes:

28820: Amputation, toe; metatarsophalangeal joint

Also known as:

Metatarsal Head Bone Removal
Foot bone excision
Metatarsal ostectomy
Forefoot surgery
Bunionette surgery

CPT Codes:

28112: Ostectomy, complete excision; other metatarsal head (second, third or fourth)

Also known as:

Calf Muscle Lengthening Surgery
Gastrocnemius Release
Strayer Procedure
Calf Tightness Surgery

CPT Codes:

27687: Gastrocnemius recession (eg, Strayer procedure)

Also known as:

Small Joint or Bursa Injection with Ultrasound
Ultrasound-Guided Joint Aspiration
Finger Joint Injection
Toe Joint Injection
Bursa Injection with Ultrasound

CPT Codes:

20604: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

Also known as:

Morton's Neuroma Removal
Excision of Morton's Neuroma
Interdigital Neuroma Excision
Foot Nerve Tumor Removal

CPT Codes:

28080: Excision, interdigital (Morton) neuroma, single, each

Also known as:

Large Bone Graft
Bone Grafts
Major Bone Grafting
Autograft
Allograft

CPT Codes:

20902: Bone graft, any donor area; major or large

Also known as:

Achilles Tendon Repair
Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery
Open Achilles Repair
Percutaneous Achilles Repair
Heel Tendon Surgery

CPT Codes:

27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;

Also known as:

Foot Abscess Drainage (Multiple Areas)
Deep Foot Infection Drainage
Foot Tendon Sheath Incision
Multiple Foot Abscess Treatment
Foot Fascia Drainage

CPT Codes:

28003: Incision and drainage below fascia, with or without tendon sheath involvement, foot; multiple areas

Also known as:

Big Toe Joint Fusion
Great Toe Arthrodesis
MTP Joint Fusion
Big Toe Fusion Surgery
Hallux Rigidus Surgery

CPT Codes:

28750: Arthrodesis, great toe; metatarsophalangeal joint

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:

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:

CPT Codes:

11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
11057: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); more than 4 lesions
11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion

Also known as:

Nail Removal
Nail Plate Avulsion
Toenail Removal
Fingernail Removal

CPT Codes:

11730: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single

Also known as:

Partial or Complete Nail Removal (Additional Nail)
Nail Plate Avulsion
Toenail Removal
Fingernail Removal

CPT Codes:

11732: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; each additional nail plate (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

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:

CPT Codes:

10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple

Also known as:

Peripheral Nerve Block
Nerve injection
Pain relief injection
Steroid injection for nerve pain

CPT Codes:

64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

Also known as:

Nerve Decompression Surgery
Nerve Release Surgery
Pinched Nerve Surgery
Nerve Entrapment Release

CPT Codes:

64722: Decompression; unspecified nerve(s) (specify)

Also known as:

Hand or Foot Nerve Repair
Neuroplasty
Nerve Decompression
Nerve Release Surgery

CPT Codes:

64704: Neuroplasty; nerve of hand or foot

Also known as:

Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
Sciatic Nerve Block
Sciatica Injection
Steroid Injection for Sciatica
Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

CPT Codes:

64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

Does Dr. Richardson accept my insurance?

Dr. Richardson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 763-7770 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Richardson accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

Dr. Richardson in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Community Health Network
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Other TPA
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare

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Where is Dr. Richardson's office located?

Dr. Clifton Richardson's Primary Practice

8160 Ymca Plaza Dr Ste C

Baton Rouge, LA 70810

(225) 763-7770

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Dr. Clifton Richardson's Practice 2

4630 Bluebonnet Blvd

Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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

Dr. Richardson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447241112.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Richardson?

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

What is Dr. Clifton Richardson's specialty?

Dr. Richardson is a Foot Surgeon near Baton Rouge, LA. A foot surgeon, typically a podiatrist or orthopedic surgeon, has expertise in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the foot and ankle. They use both surgical and non-surgical treatments for issues such as fractures, deformities, and chronic pain, aiming to restore function and improve overall foot health. Contact Dr. Richardson to book an appointment today.

Is this Dr. Clifton Richardson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Richardson is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, Woman's Hospital, South Central Regional Medical Center 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 Clifton Richardson accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

Yes, Dr. Clifton Richardson is accepting new patients at this time.

Does Dr. Clifton Richardson offer online booking?

Please contact Dr. Richardson's office at (225) 763-7770 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

How can I make an appointment with Clifton Richardson?

Please contact Dr. Richardson's office at (225) 763-7770 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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Who is Dr. Richardson, Foot Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA?

What languages does Dr. Richardson speak?

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

English

What conditions does Dr. Richardson treat?

What procedures does Dr. Richardson perform?

Does Dr. Richardson accept my insurance?

Dr. Richardson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 763-7770 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Richardson accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

Dr. Richardson in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Where is Dr. Richardson's office located?

Dr. Clifton Richardson's Primary Practice

Dr. Clifton Richardson's Practice 2

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

Dr. Richardson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447241112.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Richardson?

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

What is Dr. Clifton Richardson's specialty?

Is this Dr. Clifton Richardson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Where can I learn more about Foot Surgeon?

Is Clifton Richardson accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

Yes, Dr. Clifton Richardson is accepting new patients at this time.

Does Dr. Clifton Richardson offer online booking?

Please contact Dr. Richardson's office at (225) 763-7770 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

How can I make an appointment with Clifton Richardson?

Please contact Dr. Richardson's office at (225) 763-7770 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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