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Dr. Laura Wedderburn, MD

Oakland, CA

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wedderburn, Internist in Oakland, CA?

    Dr. Laura Wedderburn, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wedderburn completed her residency at New York Methodist Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Wedderburn is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wedderburn’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wedderburn’s office at (510) 204-8290.

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

    • Residency: New York Methodist Hosp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc

    Is Dr. Wedderburn board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Laura Wedderburn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Wedderburn speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Wedderburn treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Wedderburn 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. Wedderburn. 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:

    • 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Stiff-Person Syndrome
    • Autoimmune Disease
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Hereditary hyperekplexia
    • Stiff-Man Syndrome
    • SPS
    • Moersch-Woltman Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G2582: Stiff-man syndrome

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip

    Also known as:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Breast Disorder
    • Breast Disease
    • Various breast conditions
    • Miscellaneous breast ailments
    • Specific breast problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6489: Other specified disorders of breast

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sores
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89893: Pressure ulcer of other site, stage 3

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • Getting an IUD
    • IUD procedure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z30430: Encounter for insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    Which procedures does Dr. Wedderburn perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Laura Wedderburn may include:

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

    Does Dr. Wedderburn accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wedderburn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 204-8290 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wedderburn accept in Oakland, CA?

    Dr. Wedderburn in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wedderburn's office located?

    Dr. Laura Wedderburn's Primary Practice

    350 Hawthorne Ave Rm 2346

    Oakland, CA 94609

    (510) 204-8290

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    Dr. Laura Wedderburn's Practice 2

    795 El Camino Real

    Palo Alto, CA 94301

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    Dr. Laura Wedderburn's Practice 3

    3100 Telegraph Ave

    Oakland, CA 94609

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

    Dr. Wedderburn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912981788.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wedderburn?

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

    What is Dr. Laura Wedderburn's specialty?

    Dr. Wedderburn is a Internist near Oakland, 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. Wedderburn to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Laura Wedderburn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wedderburn is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Laura Wedderburn accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Laura Wedderburn is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Laura Wedderburn offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wedderburn's office at (510) 204-8290 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Laura Wedderburn?

    Please contact Dr. Wedderburn's office at (510) 204-8290 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Laura Wedderburn have?

    Dr. Laura Wedderburn is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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