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Who is Dr. Simpson, Neurosurgeon in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Lauren Simpson, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Simpson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Simpson’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Simpson’s office at (520) 694-0111.
What languages does Dr. Simpson speak?
Dr. Simpson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Simpson treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Simpson 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. Simpson. 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:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Pressure on the Brain
- Brain cysts
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
- Cerebral cysts
- Arachnoid cysts
- Intracranial cysts
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
- G935: Compression of brain
- G930: Cerebral cysts
Also known as:
- Hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
ICD-10 Codes:
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Brain Injury with Unknown Loss of Consciousness
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Brain Bleed
- Head Injury Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Head Injury with Unclear Fainting
- Brain Trauma with Undetermined LOC
- Unspecified Brain Injury
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- SAH
- Subarachnoid Hematoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
- S069XAA: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S066X9D: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, subsequent encounter
- S066X9A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Craniosynostosis
- Macrocephaly
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Craniostenosis
- Premature skull fusion
- Fused skull bones in infants
- Skull deformity at birth
- Large head size
- Enlarged head
- Big head syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q750: Craniosynostosis
- Q753: Macrocephaly
Also known as:
- Bleeding Disorder
- Blood Clotting Disorder
- Coagulopathy
- Hemorrhagic Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X9D: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Congenital skull malformation
- Facial bone birth defect
- Head and face bone abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q759: Congenital malformation of skull and face bones, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific Brain Birth Defects
- Brain Malformations
- Various Congenital Brain Abnormalities
- Rare Brain Malformations
- Specific Brain Development Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q048: Other specified congenital malformations of brain
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Malformation
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Congenital Spinal Cord Defect
- Spinal Cord Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q068: Other specified congenital malformations of spinal cord
Also known as:
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage Device
- CSF Shunt
- Ventricular Shunt
- Hydrocephalus Device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z982: Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device
Also known as:
- Broken Skull
- Fractures
- Head Injuries
- Skull break
- Cranial fracture
- Head bone fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0291XA: Unspecified fracture of skull, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6200: Nontraumatic subdural hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Scoliosis
- Curved Spine
- Spinal Curvature
- Backbone Curve
ICD-10 Codes:
- M419: Scoliosis, unspecified
Does Dr. Simpson accept my insurance?
Dr. Simpson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 694-0111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Simpson accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Simpson in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Simpson's office located?
Dr. Lauren Simpson's Primary Practice
3838 N Campbell Ave Bldg 1
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 694-0111
What is Dr. Simpson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Simpson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497199681.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Simpson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Simpson
What is Dr. Lauren Simpson's specialty?
Dr. Simpson is a Neurosurgeon near Tucson, AZ. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Simpson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lauren Simpson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Simpson is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Tucson 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
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Is Lauren Simpson accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Lauren Simpson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lauren Simpson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Simpson's office at (520) 694-0111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lauren Simpson?
Please contact Dr. Simpson's office at (520) 694-0111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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