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Dr. Lauren Kutzscher, MD

San Carlos, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kutzscher, Pediatrician in San Carlos, CA?

    Dr. Lauren Kutzscher, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Carlos, CA. Dr. Kutzscher is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kutzscher’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kutzscher’s office at (650) 596-4000.

    What languages does Dr. Kutzscher speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kutzscher 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. Kutzscher. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Expressive Language Disorder
    • Phonological Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder
    • Language Production Disorder
    • Verbal Expression Difficulty
    • Speech Output Disorder
    • Speech Sound Disorder
    • Articulation Disorder
    • Sound Production Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
    • F801: Expressive language disorder
    • F800: Phonological disorder

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Coordination Disorder
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Dyspraxia
    • Motor Skill Disorder
    • Clumsiness Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function

    Also known as:

    • Flat Head Syndrome
    • Craniofacial Abnormality
    • Plagiocephaly
    • Misshapen Head
    • Asymmetrical Head Shape

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q673: Plagiocephaly

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kutzscher 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. Kutzscher. 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:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
    • 92508: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Group, 2 Or More Individuals

    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:

    • 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:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Does Dr. Kutzscher accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kutzscher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 596-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kutzscher accept in San Carlos, CA?

    Dr. Kutzscher in San Carlos, CA 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 Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Kutzscher's office located?

    Dr. Lauren Kutzscher's Primary Practice

    301 Industrial Rd

    San Carlos, CA 94070

    (650) 596-4000

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

    Dr. Kutzscher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033500277.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kutzscher?

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

    What is Dr. Lauren Kutzscher's specialty?

    Dr. Kutzscher is a Pediatrician near San Carlos, CA.

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

    Yes, Dr. Kutzscher is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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 Lauren Kutzscher accepting new patients in San Carlos, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Lauren Kutzscher offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kutzscher's office at (650) 596-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lauren Kutzscher?

    Please contact Dr. Kutzscher's office at (650) 596-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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