Dr. Laura Walker, MD

Rochester, MN

Accepting patients

Who is Dr. Walker, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Rochester, MN?

Dr. Laura Walker, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Rochester, MN. Dr. Walker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walker’s office at (507) 284-2511.

What languages does Dr. Walker speak?

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

English

What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Walker typically treat?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Walker 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. Walker. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Chest Pain
Chest discomfort
Thoracic pain
Pectoral pain

ICD-10 Codes:

R0789: Other chest pain

Also known as:

Urinary Tract Infection
UTI
Bladder infection
Kidney infection
Urine infection

ICD-10 Codes:

N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

Also known as:

Head Injury
Head Injuries
Head Trauma
Cranial Injury
Brain Injury

ICD-10 Codes:

S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

Also known as:

Pneumonia
Lung Infection
Chest Infection
Pneumonitis

ICD-10 Codes:

J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

Also known as:

Atrial Fibrillation
Afib
A-fib
Irregular heart rhythm

ICD-10 Codes:

I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

Also known as:

High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure
Hypertensive Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

ICD-10 Codes:

I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

Also known as:

Acute Kidney Failure
Kidney Failure
Acute Renal Failure
Sudden Kidney Failure

ICD-10 Codes:

N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

Also known as:

Dehydration
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Lack of Fluids
Fluid Loss
Body Water Depletion

ICD-10 Codes:

E860: Dehydration

What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Walker typically perform?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Laura Walker may include:

Please contact Dr. Walker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Walker accept my insurance?

Dr. Walker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (507) 284-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Walker accept in Rochester, MN?

Dr. Walker in Rochester, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medica Group
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Minnesota
UCare Minnesota
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Walker's office located?

Dr. Laura Walker's Primary Practice

200 1st St SW

Rochester, MN 55905

(507) 284-2511

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What hospitals are Dr. Walker affiliated with?

Dr. Walker has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus,Rochester, MN

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

Dr. Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770750390.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walker?

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

What is Dr. Laura Walker's specialty?

Dr. Walker is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Rochester, MN.

What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

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

No, Dr. Walker is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus. 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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