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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bamford, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Laura Bamford, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bamford graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Bamford is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bamford’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bamford’s office at (215) 525-3046.
Where did Dr. Bamford go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Is Dr. Bamford board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Laura Bamford, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bamford speak?
Dr. Bamford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Bamford treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Bamford 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. Bamford. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
- PrEP for HIV
- HIV Prevention Medication
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
- Z2981: Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
Also known as:
- Exposure to HIV
- HIV
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Stimulant Dependence
- Drug Use and Addiction
- Stimulant Addiction
- Stimulant Drug Addiction
- Stimulant Use Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1520: Other stimulant dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Stimulant Addiction in Recovery
- Drug Use and Addiction
- Stimulant Substance Use Disorder in Remission
- Recovering from Stimulant Addiction
- Past Stimulant Dependence
- Former Stimulant User
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1521: Other stimulant dependence, in remission
Also known as:
- Opioid Use
- Pain Relievers
- Opioid consumption
- Taking opioids
- Opioid intake
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1190: Opioid use, unspecified, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Acute Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Recent Hepatitis C infection
- Short-term Hepatitis C
- New Hepatitis C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B1710: Acute hepatitis C without hepatic coma
Also known as:
- Valley Fever Meningitis
- Meningitis
- Valley Fever
- Fungal meningitis (Valley Fever)
- Coccidioidal meningitis
- Brain infection from Valley Fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- B384: Coccidioidomycosis meningitis
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anal Dysplasia
- Anal Disorder
- Abnormal anal cells
- Precancerous anal changes
- Anal epithelial dysplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6282: Dysplasia of anus
Also known as:
- Alcohol Use Disorder in Remission
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Recovered from alcoholism
- Alcohol dependence recovery
- Sobriety from alcohol
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1021: Alcohol dependence, in remission
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:
- Testicular Hypofunction
- Testicular Disorder
- Underactive Testicles
- Low Testicular Function
- Hypogonadism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E291: Testicular hypofunction
Which procedures does Dr. Bamford perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Laura Bamford may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bamford's office.
Does Dr. Bamford accept my insurance?
Dr. Bamford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 525-3046 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bamford accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Bamford in San Diego, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bamford's office located?
What is Dr. Bamford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bamford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750435996.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bamford?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bamford
What is Dr. Laura Bamford's specialty?
Dr. Bamford is a Internist near San Diego, 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. Bamford to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Laura Bamford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bamford is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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?
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Is Laura Bamford accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Laura Bamford is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Bamford offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bamford's office at (215) 525-3046 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Bamford?
Please contact Dr. Bamford's office at (215) 525-3046 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Laura Bamford have?
Dr. Laura Bamford is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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