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Dr. Laura Stephens, MD
Clinical Pathologist
,Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Specialist
,Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist
San Diego, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Stephens, Clinical Pathologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Laura Stephens, MD is a Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. Dr. Stephens is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stephens’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 a Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Stephens typically treat?
As a Clinical Pathologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- R7689: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Abnormal Globulin Levels
- Blood
- High globulin
- Low globulin
- Globulin disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R771: Abnormality of globulin
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
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
What procedures does a Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Stephens typically perform?
As a Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Stephens' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Centene Corporation
Humana
Inland Empire Health Plan
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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 Clinical Pathologist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Clinical Pathologist do?
A pathologist specializes in understanding the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment through laboratory applications of biological, chemical, and physical sciences. They analyze information obtained from microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, as well as clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, and monitor diseases.
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
When to see a Clinical Pathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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