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Dr. Lauren Thompson, DO

Charleston, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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. Dr. Thompson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thompson’s practice accepts Cigna, 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:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    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:

    • 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:

    • Other Developmental Disabilities
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Atypical psychological development
    • Unspecified developmental disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F88: Other disorders of psychological development

    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:

    • 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

    What procedures does Dr. Thompson perform?

    As a Medical Biochemical Geneticist, Dr. Thompson 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. 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:

    • 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

    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

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Marine Engineers Benefits Association

    • Memorial Hermann

    • 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

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    Dr. Lauren Thompson's Practice 2

    2250 Mall Dr

    North Charleston, SC 29406

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    Dr. Lauren Thompson's Practice 3

    10 McClennan Banks Dr

    Charleston, SC 29401

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    What is Dr. Thompson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Thompson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295267797.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thompson?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thompson

    What is Dr. Lauren Thompson's specialty?

    Dr. Thompson is a Medical Biochemical Geneticist near Charleston, SC. A medical biochemical geneticist is an expert in diagnosing, evaluating, preventing, and treating biochemical genetic disorders, recognized as inborn errors of metabolism that can arise at any age. Their training does not provide the necessary skills to manage a clinical laboratory. Contact Dr. Thompson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lauren Thompson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thompson is affiliated with MUSC Health University Medical Center, MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, MUSC Health - Orangeburg 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 Medical Biochemical Geneticist?

    Explore Medical Biochemical Geneticist with 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 Lauren Thompson accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Lauren Thompson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lauren Thompson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thompson's office at (843) 876-8733 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lauren Thompson?

    Please contact Dr. Thompson's office at (843) 876-8733 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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