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Who is Dr. Welch, Pediatric Endocrinologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Lurah Welch, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Welch is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Welch’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Welch’s office at (713) 798-1750.
What languages does Dr. Welch speak?
Dr. Welch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Welch treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Welch 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. Welch. 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:
- Short Stature in Children
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
- T1D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Early Puberty
- Puberty
- Central precocious puberty
- Precocious puberty
- Puberty at a young age
ICD-10 Codes:
- E301: Precocious puberty
Also known as:
- Abnormal Thyroid Function Test Results
- Thyroid Disease
- Unusual thyroid test results
- Irregular thyroid function
- Thyroid hormone levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R946: Abnormal results of thyroid function studies
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
- Pituitary Disorder
- Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
- Isolated growth hormone deficiency
- Hypopituitarism
- Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
- Low Pituitary Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E230: Hypopituitarism
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
Also known as:
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid at Birth
- Neonatal Hypothyroidism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E031: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter
Also known as:
- Adrenal Gland Overactivity
- Adrenal Gland Disorder
- Adrenocortical Hyperfunction
- Excess Adrenal Hormones
- Adrenal Hyperactivity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E270: Other adrenocortical overactivity
Also known as:
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- PCOS
- Stein-Leventhal Syndrome
- Polycystic Ovaries
ICD-10 Codes:
- E282: Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Also known as:
- Bone Density and Structure Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Abnormal Bone Density
- Bone Structure Problem
- Bone Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8580: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Low Blood Sugar
- Hypoglycemia
- Low Blood Glucose (Hypoglycemia)
- Blood Sugar Drop
- Sugar Crash
ICD-10 Codes:
- E162: Hypoglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Sugar
- Hyperglycemia
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Which procedures does Dr. Welch perform as a Pediatric Endocrinologist?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Lurah Welch may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Welch's office.
Does Dr. Welch accept my insurance?
Dr. Welch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 798-1750 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Welch accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Welch in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Community First Health Plans
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Driscoll Health Plan
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Welch's office located?
What is Dr. Welch's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Welch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043674864.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Welch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Welch
What is Dr. Lurah Welch's specialty?
Dr. Welch is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near San Antonio, TX. A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region. Contact Dr. Welch to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lurah Welch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Welch is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Lurah Welch accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Lurah Welch is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lurah Welch offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Welch's office at (713) 798-1750 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lurah Welch?
Please contact Dr. Welch's office at (713) 798-1750 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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