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Dr. Lauren Wheeler, MD

Columbia, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wheeler, Pediatrician in Columbia, TN?

    Dr. Lauren Wheeler, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Columbia, TN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Wheeler is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wheeler’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wheeler’s office at (270) 782-8700.

    What languages does Dr. Wheeler speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Wheeler treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Wheeler 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. Wheeler. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
    • F801: Expressive language disorder
    • F800: Phonological disorder
    • F804: Speech and language development delay due to hearing loss

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M436: Torticollis

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z931: Gastrostomy status

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Feeding Problems
    • Common Infant and Newborn Problems
    • Infant and Newborn Nutrition
    • Infant Feeding Difficulties
    • Newborn Eating Issues
    • Neonatal Feeding Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P929: Feeding problem of newborn, unspecified

    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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Oral Phase Swallowing Difficulty
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Oral dysphagia
    • Trouble chewing and swallowing
    • Difficulty moving food in mouth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1311: Dysphagia, oral phase

    What procedures does Dr. Wheeler perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Wheeler 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. Wheeler. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    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

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Speech Sound Production Evaluation
    • Articulation assessment
    • Phonological process evaluation
    • Apraxia of speech assessment
    • Dysarthria evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92522: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria);

    Does Dr. Wheeler accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wheeler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (270) 782-8700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wheeler accept in Columbia, TN?

    Dr. Wheeler in Columbia, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Cigna

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)

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    Where is Dr. Wheeler's office located?

    Dr. Lauren Wheeler's Primary Practice

    1600 Nashville Hwy

    Columbia, TN 38401

    (270) 782-8700

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    Dr. Lauren Wheeler's Practice 2

    1211 Ashley Cir

    Bowling Green, KY 42104

    (270) 782-8700

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

    Dr. Wheeler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336554369.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wheeler?

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

    What is Dr. Lauren Wheeler's specialty?

    Dr. Wheeler is a Pediatrician near Columbia, TN. 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. Wheeler to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Wheeler is affiliated with Maury Regional Medical Center, The Medical Center at Bowling Green 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

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    Is Lauren Wheeler accepting new patients in Columbia, TN?

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

    Does Dr. Lauren Wheeler offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wheeler's office at (270) 782-8700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lauren Wheeler?

    Please contact Dr. Wheeler's office at (270) 782-8700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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