Provider Profile
Rudolph Lafontant, DPM
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lafontant
Rudolph Lafontant, DPM is a healthcare provider in Des Moines, IA specializing in podiatry. Rudolph trained at College of Podiatric Med and Surgery, Des Moines University, graduating in 1992. According to Medicare claims data, Rudolph cared for 384 Medicare patients across 863 services. The services billed most often include trimming of fingernails or toenails, removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails, and removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails. This provider record is associated with NPI 1235197542.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (515) 223-5219
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2629 BEAVER AVE SUITE 15
Des Moines, IA 50310
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Podiatry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Circulation
Circulation & swelling
Deformities
Heel & foot pain
Injuries
Injuries & trauma
Joint pain
Lumps & bumps
Nail conditions
Nerve pain
Nerve problems
Pain
Pediatric foot problems
Skin & nails
Skin conditions
Structural foot problems
Tendon problems
Toe problems
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Ankle surgery
Bracing & immobilization
Cosmetic
Diagnostic
Foot surgery
- Big Toe Fusion
- Big Toe Joint Replacement
- Bone Spur Removal Foot
- Flat Foot Reconstruction
- Foot Fracture Pinning
- Ganglion Cyst Removal Foot
- Hammertoe Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma Surgery
- Plantar Fascia Release
- Plantar Fibroma Removal
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
Imaging & diagnostics
Injections
- Alcohol Injections For Neuroma
- Amniotic injection for foot pain
- Botox for sweaty feet
- Cortisone Shot In Foot
- PRP Therapy For Foot
Nail procedures
Non-surgical pain relief
Pain relief
Procedures
Routine & preventive care
Surgery
- Claw toe surgery
- Lapiplasty
- Minimally invasive bunion surgery
- Plantar plate repair
- Pump bump surgery
- Sesamoid removal
- Subtalar arthroereisis
- Tailor's Bunion Surgery
- Toe lengthening surgery
Tendon procedures
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
863 services · 384 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimming of fingernails or toenails | Procedure | 11719 |
276 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails | Procedure | 11720 |
252 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
112 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths | Procedure | 11056 |
53 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 11055 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
67 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99305 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other podiatry specialists in Des Moines 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Trimming of fingernails or toenails 7
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Lafontant's specialty?
Dr. Lafontant is a podiatry in Des Moines, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Lafontant?
Dr. Lafontant is listed at 2629 Beaver Ave Suite 15, Des Moines, IA 50310. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Lafontant?
The number on file is (515) 223-5219. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lafontant's NPI number?
Dr. Lafontant's National Provider Identifier is 1235197542. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lafontant's medical education?
Dr. Lafontant attended College of Podiatric Med and Surgery, Des Moines University, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Lafontant been practicing?
Dr. Lafontant has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Lafontant known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lafontant performs procedures including trimming of fingernails or toenails, removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails and removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Lafontant confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lafontant. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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