LA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Andrews, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Escondido, CA?
Dr. Laura Andrews, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Escondido, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Andrews is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Andrews’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Andrews’s office.
What languages does Dr. Andrews speak?
Dr. Andrews and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Andrews typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Andrews 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. Andrews. 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:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Andrews typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Laura Andrews may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Andrews' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Andrews accept my insurance?
Dr. Andrews 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. Andrews accept in Escondido, CA?
Dr. Andrews in Escondido, 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
Conifer Health Solutions
HealthRight Group
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Rady Childrens Hospital-San Diego
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Andrews' office located?
What is Dr. Andrews's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Andrews's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649516154.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Andrews?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Andrews
What is Dr. Laura Andrews's specialty?
Dr. Andrews is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Escondido, CA.
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 this Dr. Laura Andrews affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Andrews is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Laura Andrews accepting new patients in Escondido, CA?
Yes, Dr. Laura Andrews is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Andrews offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Andrews's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Andrews?
Please contact Dr. Andrews's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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