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Dr. Richard Lafayette, MD

Dr. Richard Lafayette, MD

Stanford, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lafayette, Nephrologist in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Richard Lafayette, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lafayette is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lafayette’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lafayette’s office at (650) 723-4000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lafayette?

    Dr. Richard Lafayette, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Nephrologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Lafayette empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Amyloidosis, Glomerulonephritis, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stanford, CA community, Dr. Lafayette is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Is Dr. Lafayette board certified as a Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Lafayette, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Lafayette speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Lafayette typically treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Lafayette 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. Lafayette. 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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)

    Also known as:

    • Having a Kidney Transplant
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal transplant
    • Kidney replacement surgery
    • Post-kidney transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z940: Kidney transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Lafayette typically perform?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lafayette may include:

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

    Does Dr. Lafayette accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lafayette accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Lafayette 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Lafayette's office located?

    Dr. Richard Lafayette's Primary Practice

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

    (650) 723-4000

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    Dr. Richard Lafayette's Practice 2

    300 Pasteur Dr Ste S201

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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    Dr. Richard Lafayette's Practice 3

    170 Alameda de las Pulgas

    Redwood City, CA 94062

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    Recognitions

    Publications

    Rel function in normal and disordered pregncy

    , 2014

    Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement in patients with cardiac amyloidosis

    , 2014

    Treatment of Idiopathic FSGS with Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Gel

    , 2013

    Lelidomide, melphalan and dexamethasone in a population of patients with immunoglobulin light chain

    , 2013

    Red blood cell transfusion use in patients with chronic kidney disease

    , 2013

    Rel Physiology of Pregncy

    , 2013

    The prognostic value of diagnosing concurrent multiple myeloma

    , 2013

    More Than a Frog in the Throat A Case Series and Review of Localized Laryngeal Amyloidosis

    , 2012

    Heart transplantation and cardiac amyloidosis: Approach to screening and novel magement strategies

    , 2012

    Profiling of Autoantibodies in IgA Nephropathy, an Integrative Antibiomics Approach

    , 2011

    Serum relaxin levels and kidney function in late pregncy with or without preeclampsia

    , 2011

    Hemoglobinuria and Acute Kidney Injury Requiring Hemodialysis Following Intravenous Immunoglobulin

    , 2010

    Protocol adherence and the ability to achieve target haemoglobin levels in haemodialysis patients

    , 2009

    Imatinib in the Treatment of Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis

    , 2009

    Facility factors domite the ability to achieve target haemoglobin levels in haemodialysis patients

    , 2008

    Course of preeclamptic glomerular injury after delivery

    , 2008

    Prediction of early progression in recently diagnosed IgA nephropathy

    , 2008

    Pathophysiology of the clinical manifestations of preeclampsia

    , 2007

    Effect of L-arginine therapy on the glomerular injury of preeclampsia

    , 2006

    Associations of serologic markers of infection and inflammation with vascular disease events

    , 2006

    Rel tubular injury associated with agrelide

    , 2005

    The kidney in preeclampsia

    , 2005

    Examining chronic kidney disease magement in a single center

    , 2004

    The dymics of glomerular filtration in the puerperium

    , 2004

    Podocytopenia and disease severity in IgA nephropathy

    , 2002

    How does knocking out angiotensin II activity reduce rel injury in mice? Discussion

    , 2000

    The dymics of glomerular filtration after caesarean section

    , 1999

    ture of glomerular dysfunction in pre-eclampsia

    , 1998

    Predictors of mortality and the provision of dialysis in patients with acute tubular necrosis

    , 1998

    Rel artery stenosis in kidney transplants

    , 1998

    Pretransplant rel dysfunction predicts poorer outcome in liver transplantation

    , 1997

    Aritide in acute tubular necrosis

    , 1997

    Profound hypophosphatemia and isolated hyperphosphaturia in two cases of multiple myeloma

    , 1997

    Acute rel failure due to postinfectious glomerulonephritis during pregncy

    , 1997

    PREVENTING DISEASE PROGRESSION IN CHRONIC-REL-FAILURE

    , 1995

    INCREASED SERUM CREATININE IN THE ABSENCE OF REL-FAILURE IN PROFOUND HYPOTHYROIDISM

    , 1994

    THE EFFECTS OF BLOOD-PRESSURE REDUCTION ON CYCLOSPORINE NEPHROTOXICITY IN THE RAT

    , 1993

    EFFECTS OF ANGIOTENSIN-II RECEPTOR BLOCKADE ON REMNT GLOMERULAR PERMSELECTIVITY

    , 1993

    ANGIOTENSIN-II RECEPTOR BLOCKADE LIMITS GLOMERULAR INJURY IN RATS WITH REDUCED REL MASS

    , 1992

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

    Dr. Lafayette's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922141951.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lafayette?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Lafayette's specialty?

    Dr. Lafayette is a Nephrologist near Stanford, CA.

    What does a Nephrologist do?

    An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation.

    Is this Dr. Richard Lafayette affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lafayette 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

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    Is Richard Lafayette accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Lafayette is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Lafayette offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lafayette's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Lafayette?

    Please contact Dr. Lafayette's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Lafayette have?

    Dr. Richard Lafayette is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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