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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Coster, Infectious Disease Specialist in Wheat Ridge, CO?
Dr. Laura Coster, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Wheat Ridge, CO with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Coster is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Coster’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Coster’s office at (303) 425-9245.
What languages does Dr. Coster speak?
Dr. Coster and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Coster treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Coster 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. Coster. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Surgical site infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Post-operative wound infection
- Incision infection
- Procedure infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XD: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Inflamed Jaw
- Jaw Injuries and Disorder
- Jaw Inflammation
- Jaw Bone Infection
- Jaw Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- M272: Inflammatory conditions of jaws
Also known as:
- Other Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J188: Other pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Infected Left Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Left Knee Implant
- Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8454XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Infection from a spinal implant
- Fractures
- Infected spinal hardware
- Spine implant infection
- Inflammation from spinal fusion device
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8463XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal fixation device of spine, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Spinal Abscess
- Abscess
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Spinal Cord Abscess
- Intraspinal Granuloma
- Spinal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- G061: Intraspinal abscess and granuloma
Also known as:
- Abnormal Tuberculosis Blood Test Result
- Positive TB Blood Test
- Interferon Gamma Release Assay Reaction
- IGRA Positive
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7612: Nonspecific reaction to cell mediated immunity measurement of gamma interferon antigen response without active tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Liver Abscess
- Abscess
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic abscess
- Pus in liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- K750: Abscess of liver
Also known as:
- Recurrent C. diff Infection
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Recurrent Clostridioides difficile
- Repeat C. diff
- C. difficile colitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0471: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, recurrent
Which procedures does Dr. Coster perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Laura Coster may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Coster's office.
Does Dr. Coster accept my insurance?
Dr. Coster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 425-9245 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Coster accept in Wheat Ridge, CO?
Dr. Coster in Wheat Ridge, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna
Community Health Network
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Spectrum
State of Colorado
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Coster's office located?
Dr. Laura Coster's Primary Practice
3885 Upham St Ste 200
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 425-9245
Dr. Laura Coster's Practice 2
3303 W 144th Ave Unit 103
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 425-9245
What is Dr. Coster's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Coster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780855247.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Coster?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Coster
What is Dr. Laura Coster's specialty?
Dr. Coster is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Wheat Ridge, CO.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Coster to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Laura Coster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Coster is affiliated with Intermountain Health - Good Samaritan Hospital, Intermountain Health - Lutheran Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Laura Coster accepting new patients in Wheat Ridge, CO?
Yes, Dr. Laura Coster is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Coster offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Coster's office at (303) 425-9245 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Coster?
Please contact Dr. Coster's office at (303) 425-9245 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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