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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Friend, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Crown Point, IN?
Dr. Lauren Friend, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Crown Point, IN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Friend is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Friend’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Friend’s office at (628) 206-5753.
What languages does Dr. Friend speak?
Dr. Friend and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Friend treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Friend 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. Friend. 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Pain in Lower Left Abdomen
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
- Left lower quadrant pain
- Pain in left side of belly
- Left side abdominal discomfort
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
- R1032: Left lower quadrant pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Other Soft Tissue Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle and connective tissue problems
- Uncommon soft tissue conditions
- Various soft tissue ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Which procedures does Dr. Friend perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Lauren Friend may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Friend's office.
Does Dr. Friend accept my insurance?
Dr. Friend accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (628) 206-5753 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Friend accept in Crown Point, IN?
Dr. Friend in Crown Point, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Friend's office located?
Dr. Lauren Friend's Primary Practice
10855 Virginia St Ste 1700
Crown Point, IN 46307
(628) 206-5753
What is Dr. Friend's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Friend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942837604.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Friend?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Friend
What is Dr. Lauren Friend's specialty?
Dr. Friend is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Crown Point, IN. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Friend to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lauren Friend affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Friend is affiliated with UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, St. Mary Medical Center - Hobart, IN, Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago, Northwestern Memorial Hospital 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
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Is Lauren Friend accepting new patients in Crown Point, IN?
Yes, Dr. Lauren Friend is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lauren Friend offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Friend's office at (628) 206-5753 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lauren Friend?
Please contact Dr. Friend's office at (628) 206-5753 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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