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Dr. Shawn Larson, MD

Dr. Shawn Larson, MD

Gainesville, FL

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    Who is Dr. Larson, Pediatric Surgeon in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Shawn Larson, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Larson completed his residency at University of South Florida. Dr. Larson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Larson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Larson’s office at (352) 273-8800.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Larson?

    Dr. Shawn Larson, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Larson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Gastrointestinal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Neonatal Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Gainesville/FL community, Dr. Larson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Larson go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of South Florida | St. Louis Children's Hospital

    • Medical School: University Of Texas | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | University of Florida

    Is Dr. Larson board certified as a Pediatric Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Shawn Larson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Larson speak?

    Dr. Larson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Larson treat?

    As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Larson 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. Larson. 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:

    • General Burn Injury
    • Significant Body Surface Burns with Minor Deep Burns
    • Moderate Body Surface Burns with Minor Deep Burns
    • Minor Body Surface Burns
    • Burns
    • Thermal Injury
    • Fire Burn
    • Scald Injury
    • Extensive Burns
    • Severe Burns
    • Large Area Burns
    • Moderate Extent Burns
    • Partial Thickness Burns
    • Second Degree Burns
    • Small Area Burns
    • Limited Burns
    • First Degree Burns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T300: Burn of unspecified body region, unspecified degree
    • T3120: Burns involving 20-29% of body surface with 0% to 9% third degree burns
    • T3110: Burns involving 10-19% of body surface with 0% to 9% third degree burns
    • T310: Burns involving less than 10% of body surface

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
    • Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
    • Appendicitis
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
    • Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
    • Early Appendicitis with Infection
    • Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
    • Localized Ruptured Appendix
    • Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
    • K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    Also known as:

    • Phimosis
    • Penis Disorder
    • Tight foreskin
    • Foreskin constriction
    • Retracted foreskin problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N471: Phimosis

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Injury
    • General injury
    • Injury, unknown type
    • Trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    Also known as:

    • Abscess on the Buttock
    • Abscess
    • Pus Pocket
    • Skin Infection With Pus
    • Infected Lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L0231: Cutaneous abscess of buttock

    Also known as:

    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain

    Also known as:

    • Pilonidal Cyst with Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Infected Tailbone Cyst
    • Sacrococcygeal Abscess
    • Tailbone Abscess

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L0501: Pilonidal cyst with abscess

    Also known as:

    • Hirschsprung's Disease
    • Birth Defects
    • Colonic Disease
    • Hirschsprung disease
    • Congenital Megacolon
    • Aganglionic Megacolon
    • Hirschsprung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q431: Hirschsprung's disease

    Also known as:

    • Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Double Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in Both Groins
    • Non-obstructed Inguinal Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4020: Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Difficulties
    • Eating Problems
    • Swallowing Problems
    • Unspecified Feeding Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Infant Pyloric Stenosis
    • Birth Defects
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
    • Pyloric Stenosis in Babies
    • Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
    • IHPS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q400: Congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

    Also known as:

    • Gastrostomy
    • Ostomy
    • Feeding Tube Opening
    • Stomach Stoma
    • G-tube

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z931: Gastrostomy status

    What procedures does Dr. Larson perform?

    As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Larson 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. Larson. 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:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Large Area)
    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Additional Area)
    • Epidermal Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Epidermal Autograft (Additional Area)
    • Skin Substitute Application
    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Hands, Feet)
    • Additional Split-Thickness Skin Graft
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Artificial skin graft
    • Wound covering application
    • Skin replacement for large wounds
    • Autologous Skin Graft
    • Partial Thickness Skin Graft
    • Skin Transplant
    • Autograft Skin Transplant
    • Skin Grafting for Large Areas
    • Autologous Epidermal Graft
    • Thin Skin Graft
    • Skin Transplant (Epidermal)
    • Own skin graft (epidermal)
    • Thin skin layer transplant
    • Autologous epidermal graft
    • Skin graft for large wounds
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Skin Replacement Application
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Facial Skin Graft
    • Extended Skin Graft
    • Large Area Skin Graft
    • Secondary Skin Graft
    • Autograft for Extensive Area
    • Skin Replacement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15273: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children
    • 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
    • 15101: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; Each Additional 100 Sq Cm, Or Each Additional 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children, Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
    • 15110: Epidermal Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children
    • 15111: Epidermal Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; Each Additional 100 Sq Cm, Or Each Additional 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children, Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
    • 15278: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; each additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 15120: Split-Thickness Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
    • 15121: Split-Thickness Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; Each Additional 100 Sq Cm, Or Each Additional 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children, Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
    • Surgery
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Additional Area)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Bed Preparation
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Creation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15003: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft Application (Additional Area)
    • Small Burn Treatment
    • Burns
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Bioengineered Skin Application
    • Wound Covering with Skin Substitute
    • Partial-Thickness Burn Care
    • Burn Debridement
    • Minor Burn Dressing
    • Small Burn Wound Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 15274: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; each additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 16020: Dressings and/or debridement of partial-thickness burns, initial or subsequent; small (less than 5% total body surface area)

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Debridement for Graft
    • Burn Scar Release Surgery
    • Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation of Wound or Burn Site
    • Surgery
    • Wound Debridement
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15005: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft for Face or Extremities
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Skin Replacement for Wounds
    • Bioengineered Skin Application
    • Wound Covering Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 15277: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Abscess Incision and Drainage
    • Abscess
    • I&D of Abscess
    • Lancing an Abscess
    • Draining a Boil
    • Cyst Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Extensive Pilonidal Cyst Removal
    • Pilonidal Sinus Excision
    • Tailbone Cyst Surgery
    • Sacrococcygeal Cyst Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11771: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; extensive

    Also known as:

    • Dressing and Cleaning of Large Partial-Thickness Burns
    • Burns
    • Large Burn Debridement
    • Partial Thickness Burn Care
    • Burn Wound Cleaning
    • Extensive Burn Dressing

    CPT Codes:

    • 16030: Dressings and/or debridement of partial-thickness burns, initial or subsequent; large (eg, more than 1 extremity, or greater than 10% total body surface area)

    Also known as:

    • Drainage of Complicated Pilonidal Cyst
    • Abscess
    • Pilonidal Cyst Incision and Drainage
    • Complicated Pilonidal Abscess Drainage
    • Pilonidal Cyst Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 10081: Incision and drainage of pilonidal cyst; complicated

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
    • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible

    Also known as:

    • Gastro-Jejunostomy Tube Replacement
    • Percutaneous GJ Tube Replacement
    • Feeding Tube Change (GJ)
    • GJ Tube Exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 49452: Replacement of gastro-jejunostomy tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gastrostomy
    • Keyhole Stomach Opening
    • Laparoscopic Stomach Tube Placement
    • Stamm Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43653: Laparoscopy, surgical; gastrostomy, without construction of gastric tube (eg, Stamm procedure) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
    • PEG Tube Placement
    • Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
    • EGD with Feeding Tube
    • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube

    Also known as:

    • Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
    • Central Line Explant
    • Port-a-Cath Removal
    • Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
    • Central Line Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction
    • Venous Access Device Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump

    Also known as:

    • Daily Management of ECMO Life Support
    • ECMO Management
    • Extracorporeal Life Support Management
    • Veno-Venous ECMO Care
    • Artificial Lung Support

    CPT Codes:

    • 33948: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; daily management, each day, veno-venous

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
    • Adult Circumcision
    • Childhood Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal Surgery
    • Non-Clamp Circumcision

    CPT Codes:

    • 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age

    Also known as:

    • Circumcision with Local Anesthesia
    • Newborn Circumcision
    • Infant Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal (Clamp Method)

    CPT Codes:

    • 54150: Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block

    Does Dr. Larson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Larson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 273-8800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Larson accept in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Larson in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Capital Health Plan

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • State of Florida

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Larson's office located?

    Dr. Shawn Larson's Primary Practice

    1600 SW Archer Rd

    Gainesville, FL 32610

    (352) 273-8800

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    Dr. Shawn Larson's Practice 2

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr Fl 4

    Gainesville, FL 32610

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    Dr. Shawn Larson's Practice 3

    2001 SW 13th St

    Gainesville, FL 32608

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

    Dr. Larson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982798344.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Larson?

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

    What is Dr. Shawn Larson's specialty?

    Dr. Larson is a Pediatric Surgeon near Gainesville, FL. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Larson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Shawn Larson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Larson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: UF Health Shands Children's Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Shawn Larson accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Shawn Larson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shawn Larson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Larson's office at (352) 273-8800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shawn Larson?

    Please contact Dr. Larson's office at (352) 273-8800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Shawn Larson have?

    Dr. Shawn Larson is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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