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49 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Slaughter, Internist in Morro Bay, CA?
Dr. Laura Slaughter, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Morro Bay, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 49 years and is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Slaughter completed her residency at Or Hlth Sci Univ Hosp, Anesthesiology; Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Or Hlth Sci Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine; Wm Beaumont Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Slaughter is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Slaughter’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Slaughter’s office at (805) 772-7313.
Where did Dr. Slaughter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Or Hlth Sci Univ Hosp, Anesthesiology; Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Or Hlth Sci Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine; Wm Beaumont Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi
Is Dr. Slaughter board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Laura Slaughter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology , American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Slaughter speak?
Dr. Slaughter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Slaughter treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Slaughter 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. Slaughter. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Liver Enzymes
- ALT Blood Test
- AST Test
- Elevated ALT
- Elevated AST
- Abnormal liver function test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels
Also known as:
- Familial High Cholesterol
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Genetic Disorder
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- Triglycerides
- FH
- Genetic high cholesterol
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7801: Familial hypercholesterolemia
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Which procedures does Dr. Slaughter perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Laura Slaughter may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Slaughter's office.
Does Dr. Slaughter accept my insurance?
Dr. Slaughter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 772-7313 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Slaughter accept in Morro Bay, CA?
Dr. Slaughter in Morro Bay, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
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Where is Dr. Slaughter's office located?
Dr. Laura Slaughter's Primary Practice
685 Morro Ave Ste C
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 772-7313
What is Dr. Slaughter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Slaughter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487640611.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Slaughter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Slaughter
What is Dr. Laura Slaughter's specialty?
Dr. Slaughter is a Internist near Morro Bay, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Slaughter to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Laura Slaughter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Slaughter is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Internist?
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Is Laura Slaughter accepting new patients in Morro Bay, CA?
Yes, Dr. Laura Slaughter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Slaughter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Slaughter's office at (805) 772-7313 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Slaughter?
Please contact Dr. Slaughter's office at (805) 772-7313 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Laura Slaughter have?
Dr. Laura Slaughter is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and American Board of Internal Medicine.
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