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Dr. Laura Darling, MD

Hospitalist

Sacramento, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Darling, Hospitalist in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Laura Darling, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Darling graduated from University of Michigan Medical School and completed her residency at Univ Ca Davis Health System, Internal Medicine. Dr. Darling is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Darling’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Darling’s office at (916) 688-2000.

    Where did Dr. Darling go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Ca Davis Health System, Internal Medicine | UC Irvine Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi | University of Michigan Medical School

    Is Dr. Darling board certified as a Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Laura Darling, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Darling speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Darling typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Darling 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. Darling. 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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Darling typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Laura Darling may include:

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

    Does Dr. Darling accept my insurance?

    Dr. Darling accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 688-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Darling accept in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Darling in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other TPA

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Darling's office located?

    Dr. Laura Darling's Primary Practice

    6600 Bruceville Rd

    Sacramento, CA 95823

    (916) 688-2000

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    Dr. Laura Darling's Practice 2

    7373 West Ln

    Stockton, CA 95210

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

    Dr. Darling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679651335.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Darling?

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

    What is Dr. Laura Darling's specialty?

    Dr. Darling is a Hospitalist near Sacramento, CA.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

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

    Yes, Dr. Darling is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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

    When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Laura Darling accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Laura Darling is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Laura Darling offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Darling's office at (916) 688-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Laura Darling?

    Please contact Dr. Darling's office at (916) 688-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Darling's office located?

    Dr. Darling's offices are located in Sacramento, CA and Stockton, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Laura Darling have?

    Dr. Laura Darling is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.