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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. 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 a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Whipple typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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 a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Whipple typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
- Breast Implant Revision
- Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
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
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:
- 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:
- Tissue Expander to Permanent Implant Exchange
- Breast implant exchange
- Breast reconstruction second stage
- Expander removal and implant placement
- Permanent breast implant surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11970: Replacement of tissue expander with permanent implant
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
Bexar County Hospital District
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Molina Healthcare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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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
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.
What does a Plastic Surgeon do?
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.
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 Hospital - Pensacola, Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio 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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