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Dr. Lauren Whipple, MD

San Antonio, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Whipple, Plastic Surgeon in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Lauren Whipple, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Whipple is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whipple’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whipple’s office at (210) 692-1181.

    What languages does Dr. Whipple speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Whipple treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Whipple 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. Whipple. 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:

    • Deformity of Reconstructed Breast
    • Uneven Reconstructed Breasts
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Misshapen reconstructed breast
    • Breast implant deformity
    • Abnormal breast reconstruction shape
    • Breast implant disproportion
    • Asymmetrical reconstructed breasts
    • Reconstructed breast imbalance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N650: Deformity of reconstructed breast
    • N651: Disproportion of reconstructed breast

    Also known as:

    • Personal History of Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Past breast cancer
    • Previous mammary malignancy
    • History of breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Breast Enlargement
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast hypertrophy
    • Macromastia
    • Gigantomastia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    Also known as:

    • Preventive Breast Removal Surgery
    • Mastectomy
    • Breast Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
    • Surgery to Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer
    • Prophylactic Mastectomy
    • Risk-Reducing Mastectomy
    • Preventative Breast Surgery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4001: Encounter for prophylactic removal of breast

    What procedures does Dr. Whipple perform?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Whipple 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. Whipple. 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:

    • Autologous Fat Grafting (Body)
    • Additional Fat Transfer (Body, Breasts, Scalp)
    • Fat Transfer
    • Liposuction with Fat Injection
    • Body Fat Graft
    • Autologous Fat Injection
    • Liposuction Fat Grafting
    • Body Fat Transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 15771: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 50 cc or less injectate
    • 15772: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 50 cc injectate, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Breast Reconstruction Revision
    • Breast Reduction Surgery
    • Breast Lift
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
    • Breast Implant Revision
    • Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction
    • Reduction Mammoplasty
    • Breast Size Reduction
    • Mammoplasty
    • Mastopexy
    • Breast Reshaping Surgery
    • Pexy Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 19380: Revision of reconstructed breast (eg, significant removal of tissue, re-advancement and/or re-inset of flaps in autologous reconstruction or significant capsular revision combined with soft tissue excision in implant-based reconstruction)
    • 19318: Breast reduction
    • 19316: Mastopexy

    Also known as:

    • Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Large Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Tissue Expander to Permanent Implant Exchange
    • Nipple and Areola Reconstruction
    • Breast implant exchange
    • Breast reconstruction second stage
    • Expander removal and implant placement
    • Permanent breast implant surgery
    • Nipple Reconstruction
    • Areola Reconstruction
    • Breast Nipple Surgery
    • Post-Mastectomy Nipple Creation

    CPT Codes:

    • 11970: Replacement of tissue expander with permanent implant
    • 19350: Nipple/areola reconstruction

    Also known as:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Large)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Complex Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure
    • Large Cut Stitching
    • Intermediate Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 12037: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); over 30.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
    • Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
    • Deep Torso Laceration Repair
    • Complex Body Wound Stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Does Dr. Whipple accept my insurance?

    Dr. Whipple accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 692-1181 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Whipple accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Whipple in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • California Foundation for Medical Care

    • Centene

    • Community First Health Plans

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Molina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Whipple's office located?

    Dr. Lauren Whipple's Primary Practice

    9635 Huebner Rd

    San Antonio, TX 78240

    (210) 692-1181

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    Dr. Lauren Whipple's Practice 2

    502 Madison Oak Dr Ste 220

    San Antonio, TX 78258

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

    Dr. Whipple's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841686243.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whipple?

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

    What is Dr. Lauren Whipple's specialty?

    Dr. Whipple is a Plastic Surgeon near San Antonio, TX. A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction. Contact Dr. Whipple to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lauren Whipple affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Whipple is affiliated with CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-New Braunfels, Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, Bryan East Campus 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 Lauren Whipple accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Lauren Whipple is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lauren Whipple offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Whipple's office at (210) 692-1181 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lauren Whipple?

    Please contact Dr. Whipple's office at (210) 692-1181 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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