LAURA K. ALTOM M.D. – NPI #1144481409
Colon & Rectal Surgery

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Colon & Rectal Surgery

LAURA ALTOM is a colon & rectal surgeon located in RALEIGH, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1144481409 to LAURA ALTOM on June 19, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208C00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Colon & Rectal Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Feb 07, 2019. 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 ALTOM below.

NPI Profile for
LAURA K. ALTOM

NPI Number
1144481409
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
LAURA K. ALTOM
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2800 BLUE RIDGE RD STE 300
RALEIGH, NC 27607-6476
Phone: (919) 784-7874 Fax: (919) 784-2708
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
208C00000X
- Colon & Rectal Surgery (Primary)		 NC 2016-00654
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program		 LA MD.208045
208600000X
- Surgery		 LA MD.208045

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
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2008
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 ALTOM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • REX HOSPITAL
      4420 LAKE BOONE TRAIL
      RALEIGH, NC 27607

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