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Dr. Lauren Ancona, MD

Pediatrician

Columbia, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ancona, Pediatrician in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Lauren Ancona, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ancona is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ancona’s office at (803) 434-6155.

    What languages does Dr. Ancona speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Ancona typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Ancona 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. Ancona. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Ancona typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Lauren Ancona may include:

    Please contact Dr. Ancona's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Ancona accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ancona accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 434-6155 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ancona accept in Columbia, SC?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Independence Health Group

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    Where is Dr. Ancona's office located?

    Dr. Lauren Ancona's Primary Practice

    2113 Adams Grv Ste 101

    Columbia, SC 29203

    (803) 434-6155

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    14 Medical Park Ste 400

    Prisma Health Childrens Hospital Outpatient Center

    Columbia, SC 29203

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    Dr. Lauren Ancona's Practice 3

    14 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 400

    Columbia, SC 29203

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

    Dr. Ancona's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043833890.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ancona?

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

    What is Dr. Lauren Ancona's specialty?

    Dr. Ancona is a Pediatrician near Columbia, SC.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Ancona is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Providence Orthopedic 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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 Dr. Lauren Ancona accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?

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

    Does Dr. Lauren Ancona offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ancona's office at (803) 434-6155 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lauren Ancona?

    Please contact Dr. Ancona's office at (803) 434-6155 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ancona's office located?

    Dr. Ancona's office is located in Columbia, SC.