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Dr. Laura Godat, MD

Dr. Laura Godat, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Godat, Surgeon in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Laura Godat, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Godat graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. Godat is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Godat’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Godat’s office at (619) 543-6886.

    Where did Dr. Godat go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine | Wake Forest University School of Medicine | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Surgeon

    Is Dr. Godat board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Laura Godat, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Godat speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Godat treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Godat 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. Godat. 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:

    • Minor Body Surface Burns
    • General Burn Injury
    • Burns
    • Small Area Burns
    • Limited Burns
    • First Degree Burns
    • Thermal Injury
    • Fire Burn
    • Scald Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T310: Burns involving less than 10% of body surface
    • T300: Burn of unspecified body region, unspecified degree

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain from injury
    • Pain
    • Traumatic pain
    • Injury pain
    • Sudden pain from trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8911: Acute pain due to trauma

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • Head Injury Bleed
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
    • S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Reduced Mobility
    • Walking Problems
    • Limited movement
    • Difficulty walking
    • Impaired mobility

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7409: Other reduced mobility

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    What procedures does Dr. Godat perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Godat 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. Godat. 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:

    • Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
    • Surgery
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Additional Area)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Bed Preparation
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Creation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15003: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Debridement for Graft
    • Burn Scar Release Surgery
    • Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Small Burn Treatment
    • Burns
    • Partial-Thickness Burn Care
    • Burn Debridement
    • Minor Burn Dressing
    • Small Burn Wound Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 16020: Dressings and/or debridement of partial-thickness burns, initial or subsequent; small (less than 5% total body surface area)

    Does Dr. Godat accept my insurance?

    Dr. Godat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-6886 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Godat accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Godat in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • SGS North America Inc

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Godat's office located?

    Dr. Laura Godat's Primary Practice

    200 W Arbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (619) 543-6886

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    Dr. Laura Godat's Practice 2

    9350 Campus Point Dr

    La Jolla, CA 92037

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

    Dr. Godat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548440100.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Godat?

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

    What is Dr. Laura Godat's specialty?

    Dr. Godat is a Surgeon near San Diego, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Godat to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Godat is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Tri-City Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Surgeon?

    Explore Surgeon 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 Godat accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Laura Godat offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Godat's office at (619) 543-6886 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Laura Godat?

    Please contact Dr. Godat's office at (619) 543-6886 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Laura Godat have?

    Dr. Laura Godat is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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