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Dr. Laura Vaughan, MD

Stanford, CA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vaughan, Internist in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Laura Vaughan, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vaughan completed her residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Vaughan is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vaughan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vaughan’s office.

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

    • Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine

    Is Dr. Vaughan board certified in Internist?

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

    What languages does Dr. Vaughan speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Vaughan treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Vaughan 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. Vaughan. 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.

    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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic Menopause
    • Menopause
    • Menopausal Transition
    • Postmenopause
    • Change of Life

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
    • Mammography
    • Inconclusive mammogram
    • Unclear breast scan results
    • Abnormal breast scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast

    Which procedures does Dr. Vaughan perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Laura Vaughan may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vaughan's office.

    Does Dr. Vaughan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vaughan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vaughan accept in Stanford, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Vaughan's office located?

    Dr. Laura Vaughan's Primary Practice

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

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    Dr. Laura Vaughan's Practice 2

    211 Quarry Rd Ste 305

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (650) 723-6028

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

    Dr. Vaughan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912075995.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vaughan?

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

    What is Dr. Laura Vaughan's specialty?

    Dr. Vaughan is a Internist near Stanford, CA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Vaughan to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Vaughan is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Laura Vaughan accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Laura Vaughan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vaughan's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Laura Vaughan?

    Please contact Dr. Vaughan's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Laura Vaughan have?

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

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