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Dr. Lauren Thaxton, MD

Aurora, CO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thaxton, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Aurora, CO?

    Dr. Lauren Thaxton, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Thaxton graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and completed her residency at University of New Mexico Program. Dr. Thaxton is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thaxton’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thaxton’s office at (833) 882-2737.

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

    • Residency: University of New Mexico Program

    • Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Thaxton speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Thaxton treat?

    As a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Thaxton 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. Thaxton. 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 Birth Control Counseling
    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control Implant Check-up
    • Birth Control Shot Check-up
    • Birth Control
    • Additional contraceptive advice
    • General family planning discussion
    • Ongoing birth control counseling
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • Getting an IUD
    • IUD procedure
    • Contraceptive implant follow-up
    • Nexplanon monitoring
    • Subdermal implant check
    • Injectable contraceptive follow-up
    • Depo-Provera monitoring
    • Birth control injection check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3009: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception
    • Z30430: Encounter for insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device
    • Z3046: Encounter for surveillance of implantable subdermal contraceptive
    • Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal and Reinsertion
    • Routine IUD Check-up
    • IUD Removal
    • Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine Device Exchange
    • IUD Replacement
    • New IUD Insertion
    • Regular IUD Check
    • Intrauterine Device Routine Exam
    • IUD Follow-up Visit
    • Intrauterine Device Extraction
    • Taking out IUD
    • Removing an IUD
    • IUD
    • Intrauterine Device
    • Coil

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z30433: Encounter for removal and reinsertion of intrauterine contraceptive device
    • Z30431: Encounter for routine checking of intrauterine contraceptive device
    • Z30432: Encounter for removal of intrauterine contraceptive device
    • Z975: Presence of (intrauterine) contraceptive device

    Also known as:

    • Miscarriage
    • Missed Miscarriage
    • Spontaneous abortion
    • Early pregnancy loss
    • Fetal loss
    • Silent miscarriage
    • Delayed miscarriage
    • Missed abortion
    • Uncomplicated Miscarriage
    • Simple Pregnancy Loss
    • Incomplete Spontaneous Abortion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O039: Complete or unspecified spontaneous abortion without complication
    • O021: Missed abortion
    • O034: Incomplete spontaneous abortion without complication

    Also known as:

    • Elective Abortion
    • Abortion
    • Planned abortion
    • Voluntary termination of pregnancy
    • Induced abortion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z332: Encounter for elective termination of pregnancy

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling
    • Therapy Services
    • Support Sessions
    • Mental Health Support

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z719: Counseling, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Positive Pregnancy Test
    • Pregnancy
    • Confirmed Pregnancy
    • Pregnant Result
    • Positive HCG Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3201: Encounter for pregnancy test, result positive

    Also known as:

    • Sterilization Procedure
    • Tubal Ligation
    • Vasectomy
    • Permanent contraception
    • Tubal ligation
    • Surgical birth control

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z302: Encounter for sterilization

    Also known as:

    • Birth Control Implant Prescription
    • Birth Control
    • Contraceptive Implant
    • Nexplanon Prescription
    • Subdermal Implant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z30017: Encounter for initial prescription of implantable subdermal contraceptive

    Also known as:

    • Ectopic Pregnancy
    • Extrauterine pregnancy
    • Pregnancy outside the uterus
    • Unspecified ectopic pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O0090: Unspecified ectopic pregnancy without intrauterine pregnancy

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Routine Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Maternity Care
    • Normal Pregnancy Supervision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3490: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester

    What procedures does Dr. Thaxton perform?

    As a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Thaxton 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. Thaxton. 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:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Treatment for Missed Miscarriage (First Trimester)
    • Surgical Treatment for Second Trimester Miscarriage
    • D&C for Missed Abortion
    • Surgical Miscarriage Management
    • First Trimester Missed Abortion Treatment
    • Missed Abortion Surgery
    • D&C for Miscarriage
    • Surgical Management of Miscarriage

    CPT Codes:

    • 59820: Treatment of missed abortion, completed surgically; first trimester
    • 59821: Treatment of missed abortion, completed surgically; second trimester

    Also known as:

    • Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
    • Medication Implant Placement
    • Bioresorbable Drug Implant
    • Contraceptive Implant Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)

    Does Dr. Thaxton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thaxton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (833) 882-2737 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thaxton accept in Aurora, CO?

    Dr. Thaxton in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Apex Healthcare

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • PacificSource

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    Where is Dr. Thaxton's office located?

    Dr. Lauren Thaxton's Primary Practice

    1635 Aurora Ct

    Aurora, CO 80045

    (833) 882-2737

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    Dr. Lauren Thaxton's Practice 2

    777 Bannock St

    Denver, CO 80204

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    Dr. Lauren Thaxton's Practice 3

    1601 Trinity St

    Austin, TX 78712

    (512) 495-5000

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

    Dr. Thaxton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760772859.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thaxton?

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

    What is Dr. Lauren Thaxton's specialty?

    Dr. Thaxton is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Aurora, CO. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Thaxton to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lauren Thaxton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thaxton is affiliated with UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital 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 Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

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    Is Lauren Thaxton accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Lauren Thaxton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lauren Thaxton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thaxton's office at (833) 882-2737 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lauren Thaxton?

    Please contact Dr. Thaxton's office at (833) 882-2737 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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