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Dr. Helen Lauro, MD

Anesthesiologist

Brooklyn, NY

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lauro, Anesthesiologist in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Helen Lauro, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Lauro graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed her residency at Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Anesthesiology; Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, General Surgery. Dr. Lauro is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lauro’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lauro’s office at (718) 270-8867.

    Where did Dr. Lauro go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Anesthesiology; Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Lauro board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Helen Lauro, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Lauro speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Lauro typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Lauro 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. Lauro. 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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease

    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:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen adenoids
    • Big adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

    • Phimosis
    • Penis Disorder
    • Tight foreskin
    • Foreskin constriction
    • Retracted foreskin problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N471: Phimosis

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Lauro typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Helen Lauro may include:

    Please contact Dr. Lauro's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Lauro accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lauro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 270-8867 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lauro accept in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Lauro in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Lauro's office located?

    Dept Of Anesthesiology

    450 Clarkson Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11203

    (718) 270-8867

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    Dr. Helen Lauro's Practice 2

    699 92nd St

    Brooklyn, NY 11228

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    What hospitals are Dr. Lauro affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Lauro has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Brookdale Hospital Medical Center,Brooklyn, NY

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

    Dr. Lauro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063406452.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lauro?

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

    What is Dr. Helen Lauro's specialty?

    Dr. Lauro is an Anesthesiologist near Brooklyn, NY.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Helen Lauro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lauro is affiliated with Suny Downstate Medical Center (university Hospital Of Brooklyn) 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 Dr. Helen Lauro accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Helen Lauro is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Helen Lauro offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lauro's office at (718) 270-8867 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Helen Lauro?

    Please contact Dr. Lauro's office at (718) 270-8867 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lauro's office located?

    Dr. Lauro's office is located in Brooklyn, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Helen Lauro have?

    Dr. Helen Lauro is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.