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Dr. Karen Laauwe, MD

Gainesville, FL

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    Who is Dr. Laauwe, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Karen Laauwe, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Laauwe graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed her residency at R E Thomason Gen Hosp, Emergency Medicine; St Vincent'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Laauwe is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Laauwe’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Laauwe’s office at (352) 332-1890.

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

    • Residency: R E Thomason Gen Hosp, Emergency Medicine; St Vincent'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | R E Thomason Gen Hospital | R E THOMASON GENERAL HOSPITAL

    • Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas

    Is Dr. Laauwe board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Laauwe, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Laauwe speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Laauwe treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Laauwe 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. Laauwe. 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:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Frontotemporal Neurocognitive Disorder
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly
    • FTD
    • Frontal Lobe Dementia
    • Behavioral Variant FTD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
    • G3109: Other frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Heart Disease
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • COPD Flare-Up
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain Blood Vessel Disease
    • Brain Disease
    • Cerebrovascular Disorder
    • Brain Circulation Problem
    • Brain Vascular Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
    • ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
    • Motor Neuron Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Pancreas Cancer
    • Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
    • Pancreatic Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Effects of Ischemic Stroke
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke complications
    • Stroke after-effects
    • Residual problems from brain infarction
    • Ischemic stroke sequelae

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6930: Unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Protein-energy malnutrition
    • General malnutrition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition

    Which procedures does Dr. Laauwe perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Karen Laauwe may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Laauwe's office.

    Does Dr. Laauwe accept my insurance?

    Dr. Laauwe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 332-1890 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Farm Bureau Health Plans

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Laauwe's office located?

    Dr. Karen Laauwe's Primary Practice

    1601 SW Archer Rd

    Gainesville, FL 32608

    (352) 332-1890

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    Dr. Karen Laauwe's Practice 2

    4200 NW 90th Blvd

    Gainesville, FL 32606

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    Dr. Karen Laauwe's Practice 3

    128 NW 137th Dr

    Newberry, FL 32669

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

    Dr. Laauwe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679666770.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Laauwe?

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

    What is Dr. Karen Laauwe's specialty?

    Dr. Laauwe is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Gainesville, FL. 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. Laauwe to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Karen Laauwe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Laauwe is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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

    Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Emergency Medicine Specialist 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 Karen Laauwe accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Laauwe is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karen Laauwe offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Laauwe's office at (352) 332-1890 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karen Laauwe?

    Please contact Dr. Laauwe's office at (352) 332-1890 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Karen Laauwe have?

    Dr. Karen Laauwe is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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