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Dr. Laurie Herrera, MD

Tucson, AZ

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Herrera, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Laurie Herrera, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Herrera is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Herrera’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Herrera’s office at (520) 872-7130.

    What languages does Dr. Herrera speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Herrera treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Herrera 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. Herrera. 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Asthma Flare-Up
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma
    • Asthma Attack
    • Acute Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Asthma
    • Asthma Episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
    • J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Neck Muscle Strain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Pulled neck muscle
    • Cervical strain
    • Neck soft tissue strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S161XXA: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Eye Infection
    • Sore Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis

    Also known as:

    • Tooth Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Gum Disease
    • Dental abscess
    • Tooth infection
    • Periapical infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K047: Periapical abscess without sinus

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Migraine
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Which procedures does Dr. Herrera perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Laurie Herrera may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Herrera's office.

    Does Dr. Herrera accept my insurance?

    Dr. Herrera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 872-7130 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Herrera accept in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Herrera in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Banner Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield

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    Where is Dr. Herrera's office located?

    Dr. Laurie Herrera's Primary Practice

    350 N Wilmot Rd

    Tucson, AZ 85711

    (520) 872-7130

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

    Dr. Herrera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992705818.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Herrera?

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

    What is Dr. Laurie Herrera's specialty?

    Dr. Herrera is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Tucson, AZ. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Herrera to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Laurie Herrera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Herrera is affiliated with Carondelet St. Joseph's 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

    Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Laurie Herrera accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Laurie Herrera is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Laurie Herrera offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Herrera's office at (520) 872-7130 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Laurie Herrera?

    Please contact Dr. Herrera's office at (520) 872-7130 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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