LAURA A. RAY M.D. – NPI #1124355086
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

LAURA RAY is a surgeon located in ATHENS, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1124355086 to LAURA RAY on November 12, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name LAURA ASHLEY GRIFFIN. According to the NPI Registry, there are 4 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Jul 19, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for LAURA RAY below.

NPI Profile for
LAURA A. RAY

NPI Number
1124355086
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
LAURA A. RAY
Former Name: LAURA ASHLEY GRIFFIN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
658 N. CHASE STREET, STE 201
ATHENS, GA 30607
Phone: (706) 353-2990 Fax: (706) 353-2992
4 Other location(s):
245 Floyd Dr
Athens, GA 30607-1469
Phone: (762) 356-4780
Fax: (706) 608-7597
3320 Old Jefferson Rd Bldg 300
Athens, GA 30607-1400
Phone: (706) 410-1734
Fax: (706) 410-2483
4182 Highway 278 NE
Covington, GA 30014-2494
Phone: (678) 712-6921
Fax: (678) 712-6923
119 Harmony Xing Ste 1
Eatonton, GA 31024-9571
Phone: (762) 220-1880
Fax: (762) 220-1181
Mailing address
3320 OLD JEFFERSON RD BLDG 700
ATHENS, GA 30607-1465
Phone: (706) 353-2990 Fax: (706) 353-2992
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 19, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for LAURA RAY

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidGA003231626M
Taxonomy Code(s)

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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)
GA 82910
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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

Education
MERCER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2013
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
LAURA RAY is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • COLISEUM MEDICAL CENTERS, LLC, DBA
      350 HOSPITAL DRIVE
      MACON, GA 31217
    • PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1199 PRINCE AVENUE
      ATHENS, GA 30606
    • ST MARY'S HOSPITAL
      1230 BAXTER STREET
      ATHENS, GA 30606

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