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Dr. Laura Copaken, MD

Dr. Laura Copaken, MD

Frederick, MD

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Copaken, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Frederick, MD?

    Dr. Laura Copaken, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Frederick, MD. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Copaken graduated from University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Copaken is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Copaken’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Copaken’s office at (301) 694-3537.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Copaken?

    Dr. Laura Copaken, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Copaken empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Adolescent Sports Medicine, Congenital Orthopaedic Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Frederick/MD community, Dr. Copaken is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Medical School: University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Copaken board certified as a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?

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

    What languages does Dr. Copaken speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Copaken treat?

    As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Copaken 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. Copaken. 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:

    • Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • vertebral low back pain
    • spine-related low back pain
    • discogenic low back pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Adolescent Scoliosis of Mid-Back
    • Scoliosis
    • Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
    • Scoliosis in Children and Teens
    • Thoracolumbar Adolescent Scoliosis
    • Teen Mid-Back Curve
    • Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M41125: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25562: Pain in left knee
    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Coccyx Disorder
    • Sacrococcygeal Pain
    • Tailbone Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Chronic Low Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5459: Other low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Tight Achilles Tendon
    • Heel Injuries and Disorder
    • Shortened Achilles Tendon
    • Acquired Achilles Tendon Contracture
    • Achilles Tendon Tightness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6701: Short Achilles tendon (acquired), right ankle

    Also known as:

    • Right Ankle and Foot Pain
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Ankle
    • Sore Right Foot
    • Aching Right Ankle and Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot

    What procedures does Dr. Copaken perform?

    As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Copaken 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. Copaken. 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:

    • Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
    • Foot Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
    • Closed Treatment for Upper Arm Fracture
    • Collarbone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
    • Non-Surgical Radial Head Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Treatment of Forearm Fracture
    • Finger or Toe Fracture Treatment (Non-Surgical)
    • Non-Surgical Finger or Thumb Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
    • Colles Fracture Treatment
    • Smith Fracture Treatment
    • Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
    • Metatarsal Fracture Care
    • Non-Surgical Foot Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Metatarsal Fracture Reduction
    • Humerus Fracture Closed Treatment
    • Supracondylar Humeral Fracture Care
    • Transcondylar Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Clavicle Fracture Treatment
    • Non-Surgical Collarbone Repair
    • Clavicle Fracture Management
    • Closed Radial Head Fracture Treatment
    • Radial Neck Fracture Care
    • Elbow Fracture Treatment without Manipulation
    • Forearm Bone Fracture Treatment
    • Radius Fracture Treatment
    • Forearm Bone Break Care
    • Radial Shaft Fracture Management
    • Phalanx Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Finger Fracture Care
    • Toe Bone Fracture Treatment
    • Non-Manipulative Digit Fracture Repair
    • Closed Distal Phalangeal Fracture Treatment
    • Broken Finger Tip Treatment
    • Thumb Fracture Care without Manipulation
    • Phalangeal Fracture Non-Surgical

    CPT Codes:

    • 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
    • 28470: Closed treatment of metatarsal fracture; without manipulation, each
    • 24530: Closed treatment of supracondylar or transcondylar humeral fracture, with or without intercondylar extension; without manipulation
    • 23500: Closed treatment of clavicular fracture; without manipulation
    • 24650: Closed treatment of radial head or neck fracture; without manipulation
    • 25500: Closed treatment of radial shaft fracture; without manipulation
    • 28510: Closed treatment of fracture, phalanx or phalanges, other than great toe; without manipulation, each
    • 26750: Closed treatment of distal phalangeal fracture, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each

    Also known as:

    • Closed Treatment of Finger or Thumb Fracture
    • Phalangeal fracture treatment
    • Broken finger treatment
    • Thumb fracture care

    CPT Codes:

    • 26720: Closed treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each

    Also known as:

    • Closed Fibula Fracture Treatment
    • Lateral Malleolus Fracture Treatment
    • Distal Fibula Fracture Care
    • Ankle Bone Fracture Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 27786: Closed treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus); without manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Lower Leg Bone Fracture Treatment
    • Tibial Shaft Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Tibia Fracture Repair
    • Shin Bone Fracture Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 27750: Closed treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture); without manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Hand Bone
    • Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
    • Hand Bone Fracture Care
    • Metacarpal Fracture Management without Manipulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 26600: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; without manipulation, each bone

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Open Humerus Fracture Repair (Elbow Area)
    • Elbow Fracture Surgery
    • Humeral Epicondyle Fixation
    • Upper Arm Bone Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 24575: Open treatment of humeral epicondylar fracture, medial or lateral, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Closed Treatment of Big Toe Fracture (No Manipulation)
    • Great Toe Phalanx Fracture Treatment
    • Broken Big Toe Care
    • Non-Surgical Toe Fracture Treatment
    • Big Toe Bone Fracture Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 28490: Closed treatment of fracture great toe, phalanx or phalanges; without manipulation

    Does Dr. Copaken accept my insurance?

    Dr. Copaken accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 694-3537 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Copaken accept in Frederick, MD?

    Dr. Copaken in Frederick, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Advocate Health Care

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Johns Hopkins

    • Maryland Physicians Care

    • Multiplan

    • State of Maryland

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Copaken's office located?

    Dr. Laura Copaken's Primary Practice

    86 Thomas Johnson Ct

    Frederick, MD 21702

    (301) 694-3537

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

    Dr. Copaken's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043268642.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Copaken?

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

    What is Dr. Laura Copaken's specialty?

    Dr. Copaken is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon near Frederick, MD. An orthopedic surgeon with specialized training in pediatric orthopedics focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing musculoskeletal issues in infants, children, and adolescents. This includes addressing limb and spine deformities (such as clubfoot and scoliosis), gait abnormalities (like limping), bone and joint infections, and fractures. Contact Dr. Copaken to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Copaken is affiliated with Frederick Health Hospital 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

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    Is Laura Copaken accepting new patients in Frederick, MD?

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

    Does Dr. Laura Copaken offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Copaken's office at (301) 694-3537 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Laura Copaken?

    Please contact Dr. Copaken's office at (301) 694-3537 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Laura Copaken have?

    Dr. Laura Copaken is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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