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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Crankshaw, Critical Care Surgeon in Akron, OH?
Dr. Laura Crankshaw, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Akron, OH with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Crankshaw is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Crankshaw’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Crankshaw’s office at (702) 671-5050.
What languages does Dr. Crankshaw speak?
Dr. Crankshaw and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Crankshaw typically treat?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Crankshaw 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. Crankshaw. 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:
- Acute pain from injury
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
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:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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
What procedures does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Crankshaw typically perform?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Crankshaw 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. Crankshaw. 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:
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Does Dr. Crankshaw accept my insurance?
Dr. Crankshaw accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (702) 671-5050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Crankshaw accept in Akron, OH?
Dr. Crankshaw in Akron, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Summa Health
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Where is Dr. Crankshaw's office located?
What is Dr. Crankshaw's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Crankshaw's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891182697.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Crankshaw?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Crankshaw
What is Dr. Laura Crankshaw's specialty?
Dr. Crankshaw is a Critical Care Surgeon near Akron, OH.
What does a Critical Care Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Laura Crankshaw affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Crankshaw is affiliated with Summa Health System – Akron Campus 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
When to see a Critical Care Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Laura Crankshaw accepting new patients in Akron, OH?
Yes, Dr. Laura Crankshaw is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Crankshaw offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Crankshaw's office at (702) 671-5050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Crankshaw?
Please contact Dr. Crankshaw's office at (702) 671-5050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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