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Dr. Laura Hafertepen, DO

Denver, CO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hafertepen, Surgeon in Denver, CO?

    Dr. Laura Hafertepen, DO is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Denver, CO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hafertepen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hafertepen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hafertepen’s office at (303) 798-0916.

    What languages does Dr. Hafertepen speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Hafertepen treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Hafertepen 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. Hafertepen. 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:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
    • Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Lower-Outer Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
    • Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
    • Precancerous cells right breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
    • DCIS right breast
    • Right female breast cancer upper-inner
    • Upper-inner right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
    • Left female breast cancer lower-outer
    • Lower-outer left female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in lower-outer left female breast
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
    • Precancerous cells left breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
    • DCIS left breast
    • Left female breast cancer upper-inner
    • Upper-inner left female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
    • C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
    • C50512: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
    • C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast

    What procedures does Dr. Hafertepen perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Hafertepen 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. Hafertepen. 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:

    • Partial Mastectomy
    • Simple Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Lumpectomy
    • Breast conserving surgery
    • Quadrantectomy
    • Segmentectomy
    • Complete Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal Surgery
    • Total Mastectomy
    • Unilateral Mastectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
    • 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
    • Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
    • Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
    • Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
    • Breast Mass Removal with Marker

    CPT Codes:

    • 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Excision
    • Breast Cyst Removal
    • Fibroadenoma Excision
    • Breast Tumor Removal
    • Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Rearrangement
    • Local Flap Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
    • 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Modified Radical Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal with Lymph Node Dissection
    • Breast Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 19307: Mastectomy, modified radical, including axillary lymph nodes, with or without pectoralis minor muscle, but excluding pectoralis major muscle

    Also known as:

    • Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Axillary Node Biopsy
    • Underarm Lymph Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
    • Lymph Node Identification
    • Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
    • Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes

    CPT Codes:

    • 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
    • Lymph Node Tracer Injection
    • Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
    • Sentinel Lymph Node Identification

    CPT Codes:

    • 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node

    Does Dr. Hafertepen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hafertepen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 798-0916 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Hafertepen 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)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

    • State of Colorado

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hafertepen's office located?

    Dr. Laura Hafertepen's Primary Practice

    1601 E 19th Ave Ste 6300

    Denver, CO 80218

    (303) 798-0916

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    Dr. Laura Hafertepen's Practice 2

    8200 E Belleview Ave Ste 295E

    Greenwood Village, CO 80111

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    Dr. Laura Hafertepen's Practice 3

    7720 S Broadway Ste 310

    Littleton, CO 80122

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

    Dr. Hafertepen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003116526.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hafertepen?

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

    What is Dr. Laura Hafertepen's specialty?

    Dr. Hafertepen is a Surgeon near Denver, CO. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Hafertepen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Laura Hafertepen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hafertepen is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Swedish, HCA HealthONE Aurora, Bonner General 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

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    Is Laura Hafertepen accepting new patients in Denver, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Laura Hafertepen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Laura Hafertepen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hafertepen's office at (303) 798-0916 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Laura Hafertepen?

    Please contact Dr. Hafertepen's office at (303) 798-0916 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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