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Who is Dr. Laplante, Trauma Surgeon in Saint Charles, MO?
Dr. Jennifer Laplante, MD, PHD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Saint Charles, MO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Laplante is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Laplante’s office at (314) 525-1224.
What languages does Dr. Laplante speak?
Dr. Laplante and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Laplante typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Laplante 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. Laplante. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2243XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, bilateral, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
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:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Laplante typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Laplante may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Laplante's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Laplante accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Laplante's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Laplante's office located?
Dr. Jennifer Laplante's Primary Practice
400 1st Capitol Dr Ste 201
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(314) 525-1224
What is Dr. Laplante's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Laplante's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316262793.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Laplante?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Laplante
What is Dr. Jennifer Laplante's specialty?
Dr. Laplante is a Trauma Surgeon near Saint Charles, MO.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Jennifer Laplante affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Laplante 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 Jennifer Laplante accepting new patients in Saint Charles, MO?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Laplante is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jennifer Laplante offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Laplante's office at (314) 525-1224 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Laplante?
Please contact Dr. Laplante's office at (314) 525-1224 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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