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Dr. Lauren Karsh, MD

Denver, CO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Karsh, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Denver, CO?

    Dr. Lauren Karsh, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Denver, CO with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Karsh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karsh’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karsh’s office at (303) 649-3620.

    What languages does Dr. Karsh speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Karsh treat?

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

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
    • Bladder Disease
    • Urine and Urination
    • Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
    • Cystitis with Hematuria
    • Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nosebleed
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis

    Also known as:

    • Strain of Lower Back Muscles, Fascia, and Tendons
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Pulled lower back muscle
    • Lumbar muscle strain
    • Back tendon strain
    • Lower back soft tissue strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S39012A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter

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

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Lauren Karsh may include:

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

    Does Dr. Karsh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Karsh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 649-3620 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Karsh accept in Denver, CO?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Denver Health Medical Plan

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • IHC / SelectHealth

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Total Community Care

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Karsh's office located?

    Dr. Lauren Karsh's Primary Practice

    7000 E Hampden Ave

    Denver, CO 80224

    (303) 649-3620

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    Dr. Lauren Karsh's Practice 2

    16320 W 64th Ave

    Arvada, CO 80007

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    Dr. Lauren Karsh's Practice 3

    9949 S Oswego St

    Lone Tree, CO 80134

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

    Dr. Karsh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811456783.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karsh?

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

    What is Dr. Lauren Karsh's specialty?

    Dr. Karsh is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Denver, CO. 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. Karsh to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Karsh is affiliated with Lutheran Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital - Intermountain Healthcare, Saint Joseph Hospital - Intermountain Healthcare 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Lauren Karsh accepting new patients in Denver, CO?

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

    Does Dr. Lauren Karsh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Karsh's office at (303) 649-3620 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lauren Karsh?

    Please contact Dr. Karsh's office at (303) 649-3620 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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