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Who is Dr. Sumida, Anatomic Pathologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Lauren Sumida, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Sumida is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sumida’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sumida’s office at (408) 851-1000.
What languages does Dr. Sumida speak?
Dr. Sumida and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sumida treat?
As a Anatomic Pathologist, Dr. Sumida 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. Sumida. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Unusual Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- AUB
- Irregular Genital Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Thickened Skin Condition
- Skin Condition
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
- Skin hypertrophy
- Hypertrophic skin disorder
- Skin thickening
ICD-10 Codes:
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
- L918: Other hypertrophic disorders of the skin
Also known as:
- High-Risk HPV Detected in Cervix
- HPV
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Positive High-Risk Cervical HPV Test
- High-Risk Human Papillomavirus of Cervix
- Cervical HPV Positive
ICD-10 Codes:
- R87810: Cervical high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive
Also known as:
- Epidermal Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Epidermoid Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L720: Epidermal cyst
Also known as:
- Bone, Soft Tissue, or Skin Growth of Unknown Type
- Bone Disease
- Skin Condition
- Bone tumor of unknown nature
- Skin lesion of unknown type
- Soft tissue mass of unknown behavior
ICD-10 Codes:
- D492: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bone, soft tissue, and skin
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Bleeding After Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause
ICD-10 Codes:
- N950: Postmenopausal bleeding
Also known as:
- Abnormal Bowel Movements
- Bowel Movement
- Unusual stool
- Changes in poop
- Fecal changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R195: Other fecal abnormalities
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
- Menstruation
- Menorrhagia
- Polymenorrhea
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Moles
- Birthmarks
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
- Nevi
- Beauty marks
- Skin spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- D229: Melanocytic nevi, unspecified
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Which procedures does Dr. Sumida perform as a Anatomic Pathologist?
As a Anatomic Pathologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Lauren Sumida may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sumida's office.
Does Dr. Sumida accept my insurance?
Dr. Sumida accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 851-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sumida accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Sumida in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sumida's office located?
What is Dr. Sumida's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sumida's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659632776.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sumida?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sumida
What is Dr. Lauren Sumida's specialty?
Dr. Sumida is a Anatomic Pathologist near San Diego, CA. A pathologist specializes in understanding the causes and nature of diseases, playing a key role in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment through laboratory-based insights from biological, chemical, and physical sciences. They analyze information gathered from microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, as well as from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor disease. Contact Dr. Sumida to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lauren Sumida affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sumida is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center 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 Lauren Sumida accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lauren Sumida is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lauren Sumida offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sumida's office at (408) 851-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lauren Sumida?
Please contact Dr. Sumida's office at (408) 851-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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