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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Drummond, Foot Surgeon in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Richard Drummond is a Foot Surgeon, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Drummond is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Drummond’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Drummond’s office at (318) 687-8447.
What languages does Dr. Drummond speak?
Dr. Drummond and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Foot Surgeon like Dr. Drummond typically treat?
As a Foot Surgeon, Dr. Drummond 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. Drummond. 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:
- 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
- M2012: Hallux valgus (acquired), left foot
Also known as:
- Ingrown Nail
- Nail Disease
- Ingrown toenail
- Onychocryptosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- L600: Ingrowing nail
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
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:
- Plantar wart
- Warts
- Foot wart
- Verruca plantaris
ICD-10 Codes:
- B070: Plantar wart
What procedures does a Foot Surgeon like Dr. Drummond typically perform?
As a Foot Surgeon, Dr. Drummond 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. Drummond. 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:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Corn or Callus Removal
- Corns and Calluses
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Paring of Corn
- Cutting of Callus
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
- 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion
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:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
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:
- 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. Drummond accept my insurance?
Dr. Drummond accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 687-8447 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Drummond accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Drummond in Shreveport, LA 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 Louisiana
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Drummond's office located?
Dr. Richard Drummond's Primary Practice
385 Bert Kouns Loop Ste 200
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 687-8447
What is Dr. Drummond's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Drummond's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437126786.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Drummond?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Drummond
What is Dr. Richard Drummond's specialty?
Dr. Drummond is a Foot Surgeon near Shreveport, LA.
What does a Foot Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Richard Drummond affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Drummond is affiliated with Christus Highland Medical Center, Ochsner Lsu Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Christus St. Michael Health System 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 Richard Drummond accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Drummond is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Drummond offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Drummond's office at (318) 687-8447 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Drummond?
Please contact Dr. Drummond's office at (318) 687-8447 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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