LARA H. SPENCE MD – NPI #1942505045
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.
LARA SPENCE is a surgeon located in SAN DIEGO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1942505045 to LARA SPENCE on January 20, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name LARA HEATHER DRIGGERS. According to the NPI data, there are 3 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.
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NPI Profile for
LARA H. SPENCE
(more than 15 years ago)
200 WEST ARBOR DR #8896
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103 Phone: (619) 543-7107 Fax:
3 Other location(s):
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055
Phone: (760) 725-1288
San Diego, CA 92155-2004
Phone: (619) 545-7473
Torrance, CA 90502-2004
Phone: (949) 230-4612
LOS ANGELES, CA 90074-7326 Phone: (800) 926-8273 Fax:
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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) |
CA | A133366 |
| 2086S0102X - Surgery / Surgical Critical Care |
CA | A133366 |
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.
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