LC
Accepting patients
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. Dr. Coster is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Coster’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Coster typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left 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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Coster typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Coster's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Spectrum
State of Colorado
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
View All Insurances
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
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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Laura Coster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Coster is affiliated with Intermountain Health - Good Samaritan Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
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.
Other Infectious Disease Specialist Near Wheat Ridge, CO
VJ
Infectious Disease Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Vimal Jhaveri, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Denver, CO with 1 additional practice location.
Denver, CO
MK
Infectious Disease Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Marinka Kartalija, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Wheat Ridge, CO with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified.
Wheat Ridge, CO
BW
Infectious Disease Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Brent Wieland, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Wheat Ridge, CO with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified.
Wheat Ridge, CO