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Dr. Karen Gavigan, MD

Dr. Karen Gavigan, MD

Aurora, CO

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gavigan, Pediatrician in Aurora, CO?

    Dr. Karen Gavigan, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Gavigan completed her residency at Pitt Co Mem Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Gavigan is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gavigan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gavigan’s office at (303) 928-7555.

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

    • Residency: Pitt Co Mem Hosp, Pediatrics | Brody School Of Med | University Health Systems, Pitt County Memorial Hospital

    Is Dr. Gavigan board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Gavigan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Gavigan speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Gavigan treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Gavigan 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. Gavigan. 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:

    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Phonological Disorder
    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Expressive Language Disorder
    • Speech and Language Delay from Hearing Loss
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder
    • Speech Sound Disorder
    • Articulation Disorder
    • Sound Production Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment
    • Language Production Disorder
    • Verbal Expression Difficulty
    • Speech Output Disorder
    • Hearing Impairment Language Delay
    • Deafness-Related Speech Delay
    • Auditory Processing Language Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
    • F800: Phonological disorder
    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
    • F801: Expressive language disorder
    • F804: Speech and language development delay due to hearing loss

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Other Developmental Disabilities
    • Developmental Coordination Disorder
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Atypical psychological development
    • Unspecified developmental disorder
    • Dyspraxia
    • Motor Skill Disorder
    • Clumsiness Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F88: Other disorders of psychological development
    • F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function

    Also known as:

    • Delayed Child Development
    • Child Development Problems
    • Child Development
    • Developmental delay
    • Slow development in children
    • Milestone delays
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R620: Delayed milestone in childhood
    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Down Syndrome
    • Trisomy 21
    • Mongolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q909: Down syndrome, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain

    Also known as:

    • Cleft Palate with Unilateral Cleft Lip
    • Cleft Lip and Palate
    • Cleft Lip & Palate
    • One-sided Cleft Lip and Palate
    • Single Cleft Lip and Palate
    • Unilateral Lip and Palate Cleft

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q379: Unspecified cleft palate with unilateral cleft lip

    Also known as:

    • Wry Neck
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Torticollis
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Twisted Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M436: Torticollis

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
    • Double-Jointedness
    • Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M357: Hypermobility syndrome

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorder
    • Child Behavior Disorder
    • Youth Mental Health Issues
    • Adolescent Emotional Problems
    • Childhood Psychiatric Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F989: Unspecified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence

    What procedures does Dr. Gavigan perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Gavigan 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. Gavigan. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Does Dr. Gavigan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gavigan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 928-7555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • Colorado Access

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Gila River Health Care Corporation

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • State of Colorado

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gavigan's office located?

    Dr. Karen Gavigan's Primary Practice

    6069 S Southlands Pkwy

    Aurora, CO 80016

    (303) 928-7555

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    Dr. Karen Gavigan's Practice 2

    2535 S Downing St

    Denver, CO 80210

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    Dr. Karen Gavigan's Practice 3

    203 Earnhart Dr

    Edenton, NC 27932

    (252) 482-7407

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

    Dr. Gavigan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144392184.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gavigan?

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

    What is Dr. Karen Gavigan's specialty?

    Dr. Gavigan is a Pediatrician near Aurora, CO. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Gavigan to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Gavigan is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial 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 Pediatrician?

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    Is Karen Gavigan accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?

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

    Does Dr. Karen Gavigan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gavigan's office at (303) 928-7555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karen Gavigan?

    Please contact Dr. Gavigan's office at (303) 928-7555 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Karen Gavigan have?

    Dr. Karen Gavigan is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Dermatology.

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