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- 2180 Vineville Ave, Macon, GA 31204
About Dr. Lako
Based in Macon, GA, Steven L. Lako, DPM is listed in the NPI registry under podiatry. Steven graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1997. Medicare claims data shows Steven provided 2,700 services to 1,369 patients. The services billed most often include removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths. NPI 1841274685 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (478) 742-3631
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
2180 VINEVILLE AVE
Macon, GA 31204
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
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
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
- Toe lengthening surgery
- Tailor's Bunion Surgery
Wound care
Most searched procedures
Injections
- Alcohol Injections For Neuroma
- Amniotic injection for foot pain
- Botox for sweaty feet
- Cortisone Shot In Foot
- PRP Therapy For Foot
Nail procedures
Tendon procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,700 services · 1,369 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
738 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths | Procedure | 11056 |
459 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails | Procedure | 11720 |
123 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 11055 |
75 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths | Procedure | 11057 |
56 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | Procedure | 11750 |
28 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| X-ray of foot, 2 views | Imaging | 73620 |
110 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
34 | 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
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other podiatry specialists in Macon 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1997 at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Lako specialize in?
Dr. Lako is a podiatry in Macon, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Lako located?
Dr. Lako is listed at 2180 Vineville Ave, Macon, GA 31204. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lako's phone number?
The number on file is (478) 742-3631. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Lako?
Dr. Lako's National Provider Identifier is 1841274685. 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
Where did Dr. Lako go to medical school?
Dr. Lako attended Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lako have?
Dr. Lako has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Lako do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lako performs procedures including removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths and removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, 2 views and x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views; provides treatments such as removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lako. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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