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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Laynor, Cardiologist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Samara Laynor, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Laynor is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Laynor’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Laynor’s office at (253) 596-3300.
What languages does Dr. Laynor speak?
Dr. Laynor and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Laynor typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Laynor 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. Laynor. 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:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Slow Heart Rate
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Laynor typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Samara Laynor may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Laynor's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Laynor accept my insurance?
Dr. Laynor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 596-3300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Laynor accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Laynor in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Laynor's office located?
Dr. Samara Laynor's Primary Practice
209 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 596-3300
What is Dr. Laynor's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Laynor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831217223.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Laynor?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Laynor
What is Dr. Samara Laynor's specialty?
Dr. Laynor is a Cardiologist near Tacoma, WA.
What does a Cardiologist do?
An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias.
Is this Dr. Samara Laynor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Laynor is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, St. Michael Medical Center, St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor 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 Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Samara Laynor accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Samara Laynor is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samara Laynor offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Laynor's office at (253) 596-3300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samara Laynor?
Please contact Dr. Laynor's office at (253) 596-3300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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