LAURA R. ALBERTON M.D. – NPI #1992770655
Orthopaedic Surgery
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
LAURA ALBERTON is an orthopaedic surgeon located in LA JOLLA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1992770655 to LAURA ALBERTON on February 17, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XX0005X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine
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NPI Profile for
LAURA R. ALBERTON
(more than 20 years ago)
LA JOLLA, CA 92037-1035 Phone: (858) 554-7980 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
San Diego, CA 92128-3491
Phone: (858) 605-7139
Fax: (858) 605-1109
San Diego, CA 92130-3318
Phone: (858) 554-7980
Fax: (858) 554-6052
SAN DIEGO, CA 92127-5705 Phone: (858) 554-7980 Fax: (858) 554-6052
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Identifiers for LAURA ALBERTON
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | CA | 00A687000 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207XX0005X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine (Primary) |
CA | A68700 |
| 207X00000X - Orthopaedic Surgery |
CA | A68700 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
LAURA ALBERTON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL10666 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
- SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL10666 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD
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