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Dr. Lauren Powell, DO
Charleston, SC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Powell, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Lauren Powell, DO is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Powell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Powell’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Powell’s office at (504) 899-9511.
What languages does Dr. Powell speak?
Dr. Powell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Powell treat?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Powell 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. Powell. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to HIV
- HIV
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Which procedures does Dr. Powell perform as a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Lauren Powell may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Powell's office.
Does Dr. Powell accept my insurance?
Dr. Powell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 899-9511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Powell accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Powell in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
Independence Blue Cross
Marine Engineers Benefits Association
Medicare
Molina
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Powell's office located?
What is Dr. Powell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Powell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750743944.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Powell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Powell
What is Dr. Lauren Powell's specialty?
Dr. Powell is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist near Charleston, SC. A pediatrician trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children. This specialist utilizes their expertise to improve outcomes for pediatric infections, particularly those with complicated courses, underlying conditions that increase the risk of unusual or severe infections, ambiguous diagnoses, rare diseases, and complex or investigational treatments. Contact Dr. Powell to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lauren Powell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Powell is affiliated with MUSC Health University Medical Center, MUSC Health - Orangeburg, MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown 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 Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
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Is Lauren Powell accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?
Yes, Dr. Lauren Powell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lauren Powell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Powell's office at (504) 899-9511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lauren Powell?
Please contact Dr. Powell's office at (504) 899-9511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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