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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Van Sant, Critical Care Surgeon in Ventura, CA?
Dr. Lauren Van Sant, DO is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Ventura, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Van Sant is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Van Sant’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Van Sant’s office at (254) 724-2111.
What languages does Dr. Van Sant speak?
Dr. Van Sant and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Van Sant treat?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Van Sant 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. Van Sant. 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:
- Concussion
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Brain Concussion
- Head Concussion
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S060X0A: Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S060X9D: Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, subsequent encounter
- S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S060XAA: Concussion with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Pneumothorax
- Air in Chest Cavity
- Lung Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- J939: Pneumothorax, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hemothorax
- Pleural Disorder
- Blood in Chest Cavity
- Bloody Pleural Effusion
- Traumatic Hemothorax
ICD-10 Codes:
- J942: Hemothorax
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:
- Other Soft Tissue Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle and connective tissue problems
- Uncommon soft tissue conditions
- Various soft tissue ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders
Also known as:
- Septic Shock
- Sepsis
- Shock
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
Also known as:
- Broken Rib
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Fractured Rib
- Rib Break
- Costal Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2239XA: Fracture of one rib, unspecified side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Which procedures does Dr. Van Sant perform as a Critical Care Surgeon?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Lauren Van Sant may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Van Sant's office.
Does Dr. Van Sant accept my insurance?
Dr. Van Sant accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (254) 724-2111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Van Sant accept in Ventura, CA?
Dr. Van Sant in Ventura, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Clinicas del Camino Real
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Scan Health Plan
Ventura County Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Van Sant's office located?
What is Dr. Van Sant's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Van Sant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154736494.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Van Sant?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Van Sant
What is Dr. Lauren Van Sant's specialty?
Dr. Van Sant is a Critical Care Surgeon near Ventura, CA. A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Van Sant to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lauren Van Sant affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Van Sant is affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura 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
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Is Lauren Van Sant accepting new patients in Ventura, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lauren Van Sant is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lauren Van Sant offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Van Sant's office at (254) 724-2111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lauren Van Sant?
Please contact Dr. Van Sant's office at (254) 724-2111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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