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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lapey, Internist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Sarah Lapey, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. She has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lapey completed her residency at Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lapey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lapey’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lapey’s office at (210) 358-3400.
Where did Dr. Lapey go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Is Dr. Lapey board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Lapey, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lapey speak?
Dr. Lapey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lapey treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Lapey 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. Lapey. 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:
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Primary biliary cholangitis
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Bile Duct Disease
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis)
- Cryptogenic cirrhosis
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
- End-stage alcoholic liver disease
- Severe alcoholic liver scarring
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
- Primary biliary cirrhosis
- PBC
- Autoimmune bile duct disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
- K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
- K743: Primary biliary cirrhosis
- K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- High Liver Enzymes
- ALT Blood Test
- AST Test
- Elevated ALT
- Elevated AST
- Abnormal liver function test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels
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:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Liver Disease
- Other specified liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
- Hepatic illness
- Liver condition
- Uncommon liver conditions
- Rare liver diseases
- Specific liver disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
- R188: Other ascites
- K769: Liver disease, unspecified
- K7689: Other specified diseases of liver
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
- Unspecified high enzymes
- Various enzyme abnormalities
- Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
Also known as:
- Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NASH
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
- Fatty liver inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Hepatitis C
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Autoimmune Disease
- Hepatitis
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Hep C
- HCV infection
- AIH
- Autoimmune liver disease
- Chronic autoimmune hepatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- B1920: Unspecified viral hepatitis C without hepatic coma
- K754: Autoimmune hepatitis
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Liver Fibrosis
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic scarring
- Scarred liver
- Fibrotic liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7400: Hepatic fibrosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infectious and Parasitic Disease
- Infectious Disease
- Parasitic Disease
- Communicable Diseases
- Parasitic Infections
- Contagious Diseases
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8619: Personal history of other infectious and parasitic diseases
Which procedures does Dr. Lapey perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Sarah Lapey may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lapey's office.
Does Dr. Lapey accept my insurance?
Dr. Lapey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 358-3400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lapey accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Lapey in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Centene
Community First Health Plans
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Molina
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lapey's office located?
What is Dr. Lapey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lapey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619084787.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lapey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lapey
What is Dr. Sarah Lapey's specialty?
Dr. Lapey is a Internist near San Antonio, TX.
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. Lapey to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Sarah Lapey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lapey is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Sarah Lapey accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Lapey is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sarah Lapey offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lapey's office at (210) 358-3400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sarah Lapey?
Please contact Dr. Lapey's office at (210) 358-3400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sarah Lapey have?
Dr. Sarah Lapey is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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