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Dr. Lauren Doughty-Mcdonald, MD

Dr. Lauren Doughty-Mcdonald, MD

Cedar Rapids, IA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Doughty-Mcdonald, Specialist in Cedar Rapids, IA?

    Dr. Lauren Doughty-Mcdonald, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Cedar Rapids, IA. Dr. Doughty-Mcdonald is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Doughty-Mcdonald’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Doughty-Mcdonald’s office at (319) 363-0474.

    What languages does Dr. Doughty-Mcdonald speak?

    Dr. Doughty-Mcdonald and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Doughty-Mcdonald typically treat?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Doughty-Mcdonald 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. Doughty-Mcdonald. 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:

    • Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • SK
    • Senile Wart
    • Barnacle of Life

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L821: Other seborrheic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Actinic Keratosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Sun Exposure
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Solar keratosis
    • Precancerous skin lesion
    • Rough sun spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L570: Actinic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Dark Skin Patches
    • Skin Pigmentation Disorder
    • Hyperpigmentation
    • Melasma
    • Age spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L814: Other melanin hyperpigmentation

    Also known as:

    • Skin Hemangioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Birthmarks
    • Strawberry mark
    • Vascular birthmark
    • Benign vascular tumor
    • Capillary hemangioma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D1801: Hemangioma of skin and subcutaneous tissue

    Also known as:

    • Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Skin Growth
    • Uncertain Skin Lesion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin

    What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Doughty-Mcdonald typically perform?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Doughty-Mcdonald 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. Doughty-Mcdonald. 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:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)

    CPT Codes:

    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Skin Conditions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
    • 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
    • Intralesional Injection
    • Lesion Injection Therapy
    • Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps

    CPT Codes:

    • 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy
    • Shave Biopsy
    • Tangential Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Skin Growth Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Does Dr. Doughty-Mcdonald accept my insurance?

    Dr. Doughty-Mcdonald accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (319) 363-0474 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Doughty-Mcdonald accept in Cedar Rapids, IA?

    Dr. Doughty-Mcdonald in Cedar Rapids, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

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    Where is Dr. Doughty-Mcdonald's office located?

    Suite 200

    1815 1st Ave SE Ste 200

    Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

    (319) 363-0474

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

    Dr. Doughty-Mcdonald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114119229.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Doughty-Mcdonald?

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

    What is Dr. Lauren Doughty-Mcdonald's specialty?

    Dr. Doughty-Mcdonald is a Specialist near Cedar Rapids, IA.

    Is this Dr. Lauren Doughty-Mcdonald affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Doughty-Mcdonald is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids, Ia 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 Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Specialist. Explore 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 Lauren Doughty-Mcdonald accepting new patients in Cedar Rapids, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Lauren Doughty-Mcdonald is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lauren Doughty-Mcdonald offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Doughty-Mcdonald's office at (319) 363-0474 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lauren Doughty-Mcdonald?

    Please contact Dr. Doughty-Mcdonald's office at (319) 363-0474 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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