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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bessette, Internist in Tulsa, OK?
Dr. Lauren Bessette, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tulsa, OK with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bessette is currently affiliated with St Anthony Hospital. Dr. Bessette is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bessette’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bessette’s office at (918) 744-3131.
What languages does Dr. Bessette speak?
Dr. Bessette and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Bessette typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Bessette 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. Bessette. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause 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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Bessette typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Lauren Bessette may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Bessette's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bessette accept my insurance?
Dr. Bessette accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (918) 744-3131 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bessette accept in Tulsa, OK?
Dr. Bessette in Tulsa, OK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Broward Health
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
MHH Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bessette's office located?
What is Dr. Bessette's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bessette's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407317217.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bessette?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bessette
What is Dr. Lauren Bessette's specialty?
Dr. Bessette is a Internist near Tulsa, OK.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Lauren Bessette affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bessette is affiliated with Ascension St. John Medical Center 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Lauren Bessette accepting new patients in Tulsa, OK?
Yes, Dr. Lauren Bessette is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lauren Bessette offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bessette's office at (918) 744-3131 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lauren Bessette?
Please contact Dr. Bessette's office at (918) 744-3131 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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