Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bamford, Internist in San Diego, CA?
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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Bamford typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- PrEP for HIV
- HIV Prevention Medication
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2981: Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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 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:
- 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:
- Opioid Use
- Pain Relievers
- Opioid consumption
- Taking opioids
- Opioid intake
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1190: Opioid use, unspecified, uncomplicated
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Bamford typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Bamford's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bamford's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Bamford affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Bamford has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Bamford's NPI number?A 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?
What does an Internist do?
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.