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Who is Dr. Lafargue, Gynecologic Oncologist in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Christopher Lafargue, MD is a Gynecologic Oncologist, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Lafargue is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lafargue’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lafargue’s office at (817) 413-1500.
What languages does Dr. Lafargue speak?
Dr. Lafargue and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lafargue treat?
As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Lafargue 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. Lafargue. 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:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
- Malignant Uterine Tumor
- Uterine Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Uterus
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
- C55: Malignant neoplasm of uterus, part unspecified
- C548: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of corpus uteri
Also known as:
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Cancer of the ovary
- Ovarian carcinoma
- Female reproductive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C561: Malignant neoplasm of right ovary
- C562: Malignant neoplasm of left ovary
- C563: Malignant neoplasm of bilateral ovaries
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer
- Cancer of the cervix
- Cervix carcinoma
- Malignant tumor of cervix
- Malignant Cervical Tumor
- Cervical Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Cervix
ICD-10 Codes:
- C531: Malignant neoplasm of exocervix
- C530: Malignant neoplasm of endocervix
Also known as:
- Other Abdominal or Pelvic Mass
- Unspecified Abdominal Lump
- Pelvic Swelling
- Internal Abdominal Mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1909: Other intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump
Also known as:
- Early Vulvar Cancer
- Vulvar Cancer
- Carcinoma in situ of vulva
- Precancerous vulvar cells
- Non-invasive vulvar cancer
- Stage 0 vulvar cancer
- Cancer of the vulva
- Vulvar carcinoma
- External female genital cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- D071: Carcinoma in situ of vulva
- C519: Malignant neoplasm of vulva, unspecified
Also known as:
- Uterine Fibroids
- Leiomyoma
- Fibromyoma
- Myoma
- Uterine growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Right Ovarian Cyst
- Ovarian Cysts
- Benign right ovarian tumor
- Right ovarian mass
- Non-cancerous right ovarian growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- D270: Benign neoplasm of right ovary
Also known as:
- Growth of unknown type in other female genital organs
- Ovarian Disorder
- Uterine Disease
- Vaginal Disease
- Female genital organ tumor of uncertain nature
- Undetermined growth in female reproductive system
ICD-10 Codes:
- D398: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified female genital organs
Also known as:
- Female Genital Organ Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Female Reproductive Cancer
- Pelvic Cancer (Female)
ICD-10 Codes:
- C578: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of female genital organs
Also known as:
- Vaginal Cancer
- Cancer of the vagina
- Vaginal carcinoma
- Female genital tract cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C52: Malignant neoplasm of vagina
Also known as:
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Unusual Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- AUB
- Irregular Genital Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Lafargue perform?
As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Lafargue 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. Lafargue. 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:
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy with Tube and/or Ovary Removal
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
- Keyhole Hysterectomy
- Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Uterus Removal Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Total Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Uterus Removal with Salpingo-oophorectomy
- Total Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
- 58573: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus greater than 250 g; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Also known as:
- Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Biopsy
- Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Scope with Biopsy
- Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
- D&C with Hysteroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
Also known as:
- Partial Vulva Removal
- Simple Partial Vulvectomy
- Vulvar Excision
- Outer Genital Area Removal
CPT Codes:
- 56620: Vulvectomy simple; partial
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
- Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
- Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
- Peritoneal lesion fulguration
- Endometriosis removal surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method
Also known as:
- Cervical Cone Biopsy (Conization)
- Cervical Conization
- Cone Biopsy of Cervix
- Cold Knife Conization
- Laser Conization
CPT Codes:
- 57520: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; cold knife or laser
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Biopsy (Laparoscopic)
- Laparoscopic Lymph Node Sampling
- Abdominal Lymph Node Biopsy
- Retroperitoneal Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38570: Laparoscopy, surgical; with retroperitoneal lymph node sampling (biopsy), single or multiple
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymph Node Removal
- Minimally Invasive Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
- Keyhole Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
- Bilateral Pelvic Lymph Node Excision
- Laparoscopic Lymph Node Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 38571: Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Exam with Ureteral Catheterization
- Cystourethroscopy with Catheterization
- Ureteral Catheter Placement
- Bladder Scope with Ureteral Access
CPT Codes:
- 52005: Cystourethroscopy, With Ureteral Catheterization, With Or Without Irrigation, Instillation, Or Ureteropyelography, Exclusive Of Radiologic Service;
Also known as:
- Ureteral Stent Placement (via Cystoscopy)
- Cystoscopy with ureteral stent
- Double-J stent insertion
- Gibbons stent placement
- Kidney stent placement
CPT Codes:
- 52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Biopsy
- Minimally Invasive Biopsy
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Abdominal Biopsy via Laparoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 49321: Laparoscopy, surgical; with biopsy (single or multiple)
Also known as:
- Needle Biopsy of Abdominal or Pelvic Mass
- Percutaneous Abdominal Biopsy
- Retroperitoneal Mass Biopsy
- Abdominal Needle Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 49180: Biopsy, abdominal or retroperitoneal mass, percutaneous needle
Does Dr. Lafargue accept my insurance?
Dr. Lafargue accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (817) 413-1500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lafargue accept in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Lafargue in Fort Worth, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lafargue's office located?
Dr. Christopher Lafargue's Primary Practice
500 S Henderson St Ste 300
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 413-1500
What is Dr. Lafargue's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lafargue's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306286166.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lafargue?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lafargue
What is Dr. Christopher Lafargue's specialty?
Dr. Lafargue is a Gynecologic Oncologist near Fort Worth, TX. An obstetrician/gynecologist specializing in gynecologic oncology provides consultation and comprehensive management for patients with gynecologic cancer. This includes performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures essential for the total care of patients with gynecologic cancer and addressing any resulting complications. Contact Dr. Lafargue to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Lafargue affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lafargue is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth, Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth, United Regional Healthcare System, Medical City Denton Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Christopher Lafargue accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Lafargue is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Lafargue offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lafargue's office at (817) 413-1500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Lafargue?
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