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Dr. Laura Jacks, MD

Louisville, KY

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    Who is Dr. Jacks, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Louisville, KY?

    Dr. Laura Jacks, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Jacks completed her residency at Palmetto Hlth Alliance, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Jacks is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jacks’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jacks’s office at (502) 394-5678.

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

    • Residency: Palmetto Hlth Alliance, Orthopedic Surgery

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

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

    What languages does Dr. Jacks speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Jacks treat?

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

    • Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Other Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Spastic Diplegia', 'CP with spastic diplegia', 'Little's disease
    • Mixed Cerebral Palsy
    • Atypical CP
    • Unspecified Cerebral Palsy
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis
    • Hemiplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting one side
    • One-sided spastic paralysis
    • CP
    • Brain paralysis
    • Childhood motor disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
    • G808: Other cerebral palsy
    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
    • G802: Spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy
    • G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Other Hip Deformity at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Congenital Hip Malformation
    • Birth Defect of Hip
    • Abnormal Hip Development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6589: Other specified congenital deformities of hip

    Also known as:

    • Foot Birth Defects
    • Birth Defects
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Congenital Foot Deformities
    • Foot Malformations at Birth
    • Deformed Feet at Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6689: Other specified congenital deformities of feet

    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:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Right Clubfoot
    • Birth Defects
    • Right Talipes Equinovarus
    • Congenital Right Clubfoot
    • Twisted Right Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6601: Congenital talipes equinovarus, right foot

    What procedures does Dr. Jacks perform?

    As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Jacks 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. Jacks. 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)
    • Collarbone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
    • Closed Treatment for Upper Arm Fracture
    • Closed Treatment of Forearm Bone Fractures (No Manipulation)
    • 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
    • Closed Clavicle Fracture Treatment
    • Non-Surgical Collarbone Repair
    • Clavicle Fracture Management
    • Humerus Fracture Closed Treatment
    • Supracondylar Humeral Fracture Care
    • Transcondylar Fracture Treatment
    • Radial Shaft Fracture Treatment
    • Ulnar Shaft Fracture Treatment
    • Non-Manipulative Forearm Fracture Care

    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
    • 23500: Closed treatment of clavicular fracture; without manipulation
    • 24530: Closed treatment of supracondylar or transcondylar humeral fracture, with or without intercondylar extension; without manipulation
    • 25560: Closed Treatment Of Radial And Ulnar Shaft Fractures; Without Manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Achilles Tendon Release (Percutaneous)
    • Anesthesia
    • Percutaneous Achilles tenotomy
    • Achilles tendon lengthening (minimally invasive)
    • Heel cord release

    CPT Codes:

    • 27606: Tenotomy, percutaneous, Achilles tendon (separate procedure); general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Leg or Ankle Tendon Adjustment Surgery
    • Leg tendon lengthening
    • Ankle tendon shortening
    • Tendon surgery leg

    CPT Codes:

    • 27685: Lengthening or shortening of tendon, leg or ankle; single tendon (separate procedure)

    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:

    • Hamstring Tendon Lengthening
    • Hamstring Lengthening Surgery
    • Tendon Release Hamstring
    • Bilateral Hamstring Lengthening

    CPT Codes:

    • 27395: Lengthening of hamstring tendon; multiple tendons, bilateral

    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:

    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Jacks accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jacks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 394-5678 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jacks accept in Louisville, KY?

    Dr. Jacks in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Passport Health Plan

    • State of Indiana

    • State of Kentucky

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Jacks' office located?

    Dr. Laura Jacks' Primary Practice

    2933 Breckenridge Ln Ste 103

    Louisville, KY 40220

    (502) 394-5678

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    Dr. Laura Jacks' Practice 2

    9880 Angies Way Ste 205

    Louisville, KY 40241

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    Dr. Laura Jacks' Practice 3

    3999 Dutchmans Ln Ste 6F

    Louisville, KY 40207

    (502) 394-5678

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

    Dr. Jacks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922063312.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jacks?

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

    What is Dr. Laura Jacks's specialty?

    Dr. Jacks is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon near Louisville, KY. 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. Jacks to book an appointment today.

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

    No, Jacks is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Norton Children's Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Jacks accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?

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

    Does Dr. Laura Jacks offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jacks's office at (502) 394-5678 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Laura Jacks?

    Please contact Dr. Jacks's office at (502) 394-5678 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Laura Jacks have?

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

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