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Dr. Lauren Hodges, MD

Raleigh, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hodges, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Raleigh, NC?

    Dr. Lauren Hodges, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Raleigh, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hodges is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hodges’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hodges’s office at (919) 350-8000.

    What languages does Dr. Hodges speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hodges typically treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hodges 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. Hodges. 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 here.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hodges typically perform?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Lauren Hodges may include:

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

    Does Dr. Hodges accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hodges accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 350-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hodges accept in Raleigh, NC?

    Dr. Hodges in Raleigh, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Hodges' office located?

    Dr. Lauren Hodges' Primary Practice

    3000 New Bern Ave

    Raleigh, NC 27610

    (919) 350-8000

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    Dr. Lauren Hodges' Practice 2

    Medical Center Boulevard

    Winston Salem, NC 27157

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    Dr. Lauren Hodges' Practice 3

    1900 Kildaire Farm Rd

    Cary, NC 27518

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

    Dr. Hodges's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922495795.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hodges?

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

    What is Dr. Lauren Hodges's specialty?

    Dr. Hodges is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Raleigh, NC.

    What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?

    An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.

    Is this Dr. Lauren Hodges affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hodges is affiliated with Wakemed Raleigh Campus, Wakemed Cary Hospital, Unc Health Rex 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 a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Lauren Hodges accepting new patients in Raleigh, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Lauren Hodges is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lauren Hodges offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hodges's office at (919) 350-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lauren Hodges?

    Please contact Dr. Hodges's office at (919) 350-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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