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37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Wells, Internist in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Lawrence Wells, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Wells graduated from Texas A&M University and completed his residency at G W Hubbard Hosp-Meharry Col, Internal Medicine. Dr. Wells is fluent in English and Bosnian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wells’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wells’s office at (314) 317-0600.
Where did Dr. Wells go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: G W Hubbard Hosp-Meharry Col, Internal Medicine | Meharry Medical College Program A
Medical School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine | Texas A&M University | Meharry Medical College
What languages does Dr. Wells speak?
Dr. Wells and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bosnian
English
What conditions does Dr. Wells treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Wells 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. Wells. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Dementia Due to Other Condition
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
- Secondary dementia
- Dementia from other medical causes
- Cognitive decline from underlying disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- F0280: Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Schizophrenia
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4089: Other seizures
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Wheelchair Dependence
- Mobility Aids
- Wheelchair User
- Requires Wheelchair
- Mobility Impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z993: Dependence on wheelchair
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Need for Personal Care Assistance
- Help with daily living
- Assistance with self-care
- Activities of daily living support
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z741: Need for assistance with personal care
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Wells perform?
As a Internist, Dr. Wells 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. Wells. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Wells accept my insurance?
Dr. Wells accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 317-0600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wells accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Wells in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Missouri
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wells' office located?
Dr. Lawrence Wells' Primary Practice
1400 Lemay Ferry Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 317-0600
What is Dr. Wells's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wells's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669430112.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wells?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wells
What is Dr. Lawrence Wells's specialty?
Dr. Wells is a Internist near Saint Louis, MO.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Wells to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Lawrence Wells affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Wells is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Lawrence Wells accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?
Yes, Dr. Lawrence Wells is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lawrence Wells offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wells's office at (314) 317-0600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lawrence Wells?
Please contact Dr. Wells's office at (314) 317-0600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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