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Dr. Laura Stephens, MD
San Diego, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Stephens, Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Laura Stephens, MD is a Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Stephens is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stephens’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stephens’s office at (858) 249-6753.
What languages does Dr. Stephens speak?
Dr. Stephens and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Stephens treat?
As a Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Specialist, Dr. Stephens 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. Stephens. 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:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Myeloma in Remission
- Multiple Myeloma in Relapse
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
- Plasma Cell Myeloma in Remission', 'Kahler's Disease in Remission
- Myeloma in Remission
- Recurrent multiple myeloma
- Relapsed myeloma
- Myeloma recurrence
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
- C9001: Multiple myeloma in remission
- C9002: Multiple myeloma in relapse
Also known as:
- Abnormal Globulin Levels
- Abnormal Albumin Levels
- Blood
- High globulin
- Low globulin
- Globulin disorder
- High albumin
- Low albumin
- Albumin disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R771: Abnormality of globulin
- R770: Abnormality of albumin
Also known as:
- High Gamma Globulin Levels
- Immune System and Disorder
- Polyclonal Hypergammaglobulinemia
- Elevated Gamma Globulins
- Immune Protein Excess
ICD-10 Codes:
- D890: Polyclonal hypergammaglobulinemia
Also known as:
- Non-Hereditary Low Immunoglobulin Levels
- Immune System and Disorder
- Acquired Antibody Deficiency
- Non-Genetic Immune Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D801: Nonfamilial hypogammaglobulinemia
Also known as:
- Abnormal Plasma Protein Levels
- Blood
- Plasma Protein Disorder
- Dysproteinemia
- Unusual Blood Proteins
ICD-10 Codes:
- R778: Other specified abnormalities of plasma proteins
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever After Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Fever
- Transfusion fever
- Post-transfusion fever
- Reaction to blood transfusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5084: Febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reaction
Also known as:
- High Antibody Levels
- Immune System and Disorder
- Elevated Antibody Titer
- Increased Antibodies
- Positive Antibody Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R760: Raised antibody titer
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Rh Incompatibility
- Rh Disease
- Rhesus Disease
- Rh Factor Incompatibility
- Hemolytic Disease of Newborn
ICD-10 Codes:
- O360130: Maternal care for anti-D [Rh] antibodies, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Stephens perform as a Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Specialist?
As a Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Laura Stephens 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. Stephens' office.
Does Dr. Stephens accept my insurance?
Dr. Stephens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 249-6753 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stephens accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Stephens 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)
Humana
Inland Empire
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Stephens' office located?
What is Dr. Stephens's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stephens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942561212.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stephens?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stephens
What is Dr. Laura Stephens's specialty?
Dr. Stephens is a Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA. A physician specializing in blood banking/transfusion medicine ensures an adequate blood supply, prioritizes the safety of both donors and recipients, and oversees appropriate blood utilization. They conduct pre-transfusion compatibility and antibody testing to maximize the safety of blood transfusions. This specialist directs the preparation and safe administration of specific blood components, including red and white blood cells, platelets, plasma constituents, as well as marrow or stem cells for transplantation. Contact Dr. Stephens to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Laura Stephens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stephens 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
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Is Laura Stephens accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Laura Stephens is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Stephens offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Stephens's office at (858) 249-6753 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Stephens?
Please contact Dr. Stephens's office at (858) 249-6753 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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