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Dr. Laura Desporte, MD

San Antonio, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Desporte, Pediatrician in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Laura Desporte, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Desporte is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desporte’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desporte’s office at (210) 977-9080.

    Is Dr. Desporte board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Laura Desporte, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Desporte speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Desporte treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Desporte 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. Desporte. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • RSV Bronchiolitis
    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • RSV lung infection
    • Viral bronchiolitis
    • Acute bronchiolitis
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Bronchiole infection
    • Acute lung inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
    • J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Male Circumcision
    • Circumcision
    • Foreskin removal
    • Routine circumcision
    • Ritual circumcision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision

    Also known as:

    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Expressive Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment
    • Language Production Disorder
    • Verbal Expression Difficulty
    • Speech Output Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
    • F801: Expressive language disorder

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Hay Fever
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • RSV Bronchitis
    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Bronchitis
    • Viral Bronchitis
    • Chest Cold from RSV

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J205: Acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Infection
    • Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
    • Pyelonephritis
    • Acute Kidney Infection
    • Renal Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N10: Acute pyelonephritis

    Also known as:

    • Severe Asthma Attack
    • Asthma
    • Status Asthmaticus
    • Life-Threatening Asthma
    • Asthma Crisis
    • Asthma Emergency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45902: Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus

    Which procedures does Dr. Desporte perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Laura Desporte may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Desporte's office.

    Does Dr. Desporte accept my insurance?

    Dr. Desporte accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 977-9080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Desporte accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Desporte in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Community First Health Plans

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Desporte's office located?

    Dr. Laura Desporte's Primary Practice

    7430 Barlite Blvd Ste 104

    San Antonio, TX 78224

    (210) 977-9080

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    Dr. Laura Desporte's Practice 2

    14100 San Pedro Ave Ste 412

    San Antonio, TX 78232

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    Dr. Laura Desporte's Practice 3

    17323 Interstate 35 N Ste 113

    Schertz, TX 78154

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

    Dr. Desporte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275740888.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desporte?

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

    What is Dr. Laura Desporte's specialty?

    Dr. Desporte is a Pediatrician near San Antonio, TX. 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. Contact Dr. Desporte to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Desporte is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio 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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    Explore Pediatrician with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Laura Desporte accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

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

    Does Dr. Laura Desporte offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Desporte's office at (210) 977-9080 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Laura Desporte?

    Please contact Dr. Desporte's office at (210) 977-9080 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Laura Desporte have?

    Dr. Laura Desporte is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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