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Who is Dr. Thompson, Medical Biochemical Geneticist in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Lauren Thompson, DO is a Medical Biochemical Geneticist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Thompson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thompson’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thompson’s office at (843) 876-8733.
What languages does Dr. Thompson speak?
Dr. Thompson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Thompson treat?
As a Medical Biochemical Geneticist, Dr. Thompson 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. Thompson. 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:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Abnormal Newborn Screening Results
- Newborn Screening
- Positive newborn screen
- Failed newborn screening
- Newborn test abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- P099: Abnormal findings on neonatal screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings in Organ or Tissue Samples
- Unusual Organ Test Results
- Atypical Tissue Findings
- Abnormal Specimen Analysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R898: Other abnormal findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
- R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
- Other Genetic Syndrome
- Multiple Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Rare Birth Defect Syndromes
- Uncommon Congenital Syndromes
- Complex congenital anomalies
- Multiple congenital anomalies
- Syndromic birth defects
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q8789: Other specified congenital malformation syndromes, not elsewhere classified
- Q897: Multiple congenital malformations, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Other Developmental Disabilities
- Developmental Disabilities
- Atypical psychological development
- Unspecified developmental disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F88: Other disorders of psychological development
Also known as:
- Family history of other specified Condition
- Family History
- Inherited health risks
- Genetic predisposition to certain conditions
- Family history of specific illnesses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8489: Family history of other specified conditions
Also known as:
- Lipid Storage Disorder
- Metabolic Disorder
- Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis
- Lipidosis
- Fat storage disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E755: Other lipid storage disorders
Also known as:
- Genetic Counseling
- Genetic risk assessment
- Hereditary counseling
- DNA counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7183: Encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
- Movement Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Muscle and Joint Problems
- Bone and Muscle Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system
Also known as:
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1
- Neurofibromatosis
- Neurofibromatosis type 1
- NF1
- Von Recklinghausen disease
- Peripheral neurofibromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q8501: Neurofibromatosis, type 1
Also known as:
- Microcephaly
- Brain Malformations
- Autosomal recessive primary microcephaly
- Small Head Syndrome
- Congenital Microcephaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q02: Microcephaly
Also known as:
- Galactosemia
- Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorder
- Galactose intolerance
- Galactose metabolism disorder
- GALT deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7421: Galactosemia
Also known as:
- Other Genetic and Chromosomal Screening
- Genetic Testing
- Health Screening
- Additional Genetic Testing
- Advanced Chromosome Screening
- Specific Genetic Anomaly Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1379: Encounter for other screening for genetic and chromosomal anomalies
Which procedures does Dr. Thompson perform as a Medical Biochemical Geneticist?
As a Medical Biochemical Geneticist, procedures performed by a Dr. Lauren Thompson may include:
- Biochemical Genetics Consultation
- Biochemical Genetics Follow Up
- Enzyme Replacement Therapy
- Genetic Testing
- Metabolic Assessment and Management
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Thompson's office.
Does Dr. Thompson accept my insurance?
Dr. Thompson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 876-8733 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thompson accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Thompson in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
Cigna
Department of Defense / Tricare
Independence Blue Cross
Molina
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Thompson's office located?
Dr. Lauren Thompson's Primary Practice
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 876-8733