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Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM

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Specializes in: Foot & Ankle Surgery and Podiatry (Foot & Ankle Medicine)

Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine (2000)

1016 W Pierce Street
Carlsbad, NM 88220

(575) 885-3445

Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM is a podiatrist in Carlsbad, NM specializing in foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). He graduated from Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine in 2000 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM is affiliated with Carlsbad Medical Center and SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PODIATRY ASSOCIATES INC.

Office Locations

Carlsbad Medical Center

1016 W Pierce Street
Carlsbad, NM 88220

(575) 885-3445

(575) 887-0163

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

incision and drainage of skin abscess

incision and removal of subcutaneous foreign body

nail avulsion without matrixectomy

In 2023, Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM performed more incision and drainage of skin abscess (e.g. boil), incision and removal of subcutaneous foreign body, and nail avulsion without matrixectomy (temporary nail removal) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New Mexico.

Top 25%

By Volume:

excisional debridement

minor surgery

By Affordability:

nail surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within New Mexico, Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM performed more excisional debridement, and minor surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for nail surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Carlsbad, NM during 2012 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), minor procedures, abscess drainage and incision and drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	261
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	442
doctor visit	2167
foreign body removal	23
immobilization	87
incision and drainage	261
injections	98
minor procedures	284
nail avulsion	125
nail procedures	125
nerve block	25
pain management	25
skin surgery	261
vascular procedures	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Carlsbad, NM during 2013 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), minor procedures, abscess drainage and incision and drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	194
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	418
doctor visit	2085
foreign body removal	18
immobilization	31
incision and drainage	194
injections	61
minor procedures	212
nail avulsion	98
nail procedures	98
nerve block	16
pain management	16
skin surgery	194
vascular procedures	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	398

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	436
Black	0
Hispanic	213
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	223
85 and over	100
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	55
Dementia	15
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Carlsbad, NM during 2014 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, minor procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	157
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	416
doctor visit	2107
excision	416
foreign body removal	26
incision and drainage	157
injections	41
minor procedures	183
nail avulsion	89
nail procedures	89
skin surgery	157
vascular procedures	18

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	399
Black	0
Hispanic	215
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	106
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	57
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Carlsbad, NM during 2015 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, minor procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	120
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	254
doctor visit	2045
excision	254
foreign body removal	20
incision and drainage	120
injections	21
minor procedures	140
nail avulsion	104
nail procedures	104
skin surgery	120
vascular procedures	16

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	438
Female	772

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	778
Black	0
Hispanic	400
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	418
From 75 to 84	392
85 and over	228
Less than 65	172

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	58
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Carlsbad, NM during 2016 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, minor procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	123
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	306
doctor visit	2307
excision	306
foreign body removal	20
incision and drainage	123
injections	22
minor procedures	143
nail avulsion	40
nail procedures	40
skin surgery	123

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	239
Female	395

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	401
Black	0
Hispanic	217
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	118
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	60
Dementia	15
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Carlsbad, NM during 2017 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, minor procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	88
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	281
doctor visit	2542
excision	281
foreign body removal	16
incision and drainage	88
minor procedures	104
nail avulsion	44
nail procedures	44
skin surgery	88
vascular procedures	29

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	395

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	0
Hispanic	220
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	124
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	57
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Carlsbad, NM during 2018 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, minor procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	81
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	313
doctor visit	2827
excision	313
foreign body removal	24
incision and drainage	81
minor procedures	105
nail avulsion	48
nail procedures	48
skin surgery	81
vascular procedures	11
X-rays	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	426

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	436
Black	11
Hispanic	247
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	122
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	59
Dementia	13
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Carlsbad, NM during 2019 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, minor procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	110
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	153
doctor visit	2910
excision	153
foreign body removal	15
incision and drainage	110
minor procedures	125
nail avulsion	66
nail procedures	66
skin surgery	110

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	458

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	471
Black	13
Hispanic	283
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	247
85 and over	119
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	57
Dementia	14
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Carlsbad, NM during 2020 were abscess drainage, minor procedures, skin surgery and incision and drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	130
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	47
doctor visit	2113
excision	47
incision and drainage	130
minor procedures	130
nail avulsion	44
nail procedures	44
skin surgery	130

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	351

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	379
Black	0
Hispanic	217
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	84
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	59
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Carlsbad, NM during 2021 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, minor procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	73
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	142
doctor visit	2228
excision	142
foreign body removal	15
incision and drainage	73
minor procedures	88
nail avulsion	35
nail procedures	35
skin surgery	73

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	0
Hispanic	191
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	88
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	57
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Carlsbad, NM during 2022 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, abscess drainage and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	71
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	170
doctor visit	2073
excision	170
incision and drainage	71
minor procedures	71
nail avulsion	39
nail procedures	39
skin surgery	71

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	335

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	0
Hispanic	201
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	217
85 and over	105
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	57
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Carlsbad, NM were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, minor procedures and abscess drainage.

abscess drainage	128
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	267
doctor visit	2309
excision	231
foreign body removal	19
immobilization	59
incision and drainage	128
injections	48
minor procedures	144
nail avulsion	66
nail procedures	66
nerve block	20
pain management	20
skin surgery	128
vascular procedures	17
X-rays	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	385

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	404
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	218
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	207
85 and over	108
Less than 65	88
65 to 74	238

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	52
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM graduated from Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine in 2000. He completed residency at POH Regional Medical Center. He has a state license in New Mexico.

Medical School: Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine (2000)

Residency: POH Regional Medical Center

Licensed In: New Mexico

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carlsbad Medical Center

SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO PODIATRY ASSOCIATES INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$226 Prophecy $94	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $60	HOFFMANN $50	SALVATION $22
Organogenesis Inc.	$117 PuraPly $117
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$91 GRAFIX PL $37	Regranex $32	STRAVIX $22
RIKCO INTERNATIONAL, LLC	$88 DR. COMFORT Diabetic Shoes and Inserts $74	$14
Arthrosurface Incorporated	$65 HemiCAP MTP Resurfacing $65
Other	$119 WATCHMAN Access System $57	Surgical Endoscopy Products $32	Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System $20	GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX $8

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$618
Education	$88

Biography

Dr. Lyle Folsom practices foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine) in Carlsbad, NM. He trained at POH Regional Medical Center for residency. Dr. Folsom is professionally affiliated with Carlsbad Medical Center.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lyle Rey Folsom, DPM From 2012 - 2022

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