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Dr. Laura Pickford, MD

Lanham, MD

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pickford, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Lanham, MD?

    Dr. Laura Pickford, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Lanham, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Pickford completed her residency at Univ Of Ky Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Pickford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pickford’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pickford’s office at (703) 264-7801.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Ky Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology

    • Medical School: University of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va

    Is Dr. Pickford board certified in Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Yes, Dr. Laura Pickford, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Pickford speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Pickford treat?

    As a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Pickford 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. Pickford. 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 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:

    • Third Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Second Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Prenatal Care
    • Late Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Routine Third Trimester Care
    • Maternity Care (Third Trimester)
    • Late pregnancy care
    • Third trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in late pregnancy
    • Mid-Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Routine Second Trimester Care
    • Maternity Care (Second Trimester)
    • Mid-pregnancy care
    • Second trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in mid-pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3483: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, third trimester
    • Z3403: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, third trimester
    • Z3482: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, second trimester
    • Z3402: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Amenorrhea
    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Irregular Cycle)
    • Menstruation
    • Absent Periods (Secondary)
    • Stopped Periods
    • No Periods After Starting
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
    • Menometrorrhagia
    • Irregular Heavy Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N911: Secondary amenorrhea
    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle
    • N921: Excessive and frequent menstruation with irregular cycle

    Also known as:

    • Routine Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After-birth Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care Visit
    • Maternal Postpartum Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z392: Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up

    Also known as:

    • Positive Pregnancy Test
    • Pregnancy
    • Confirmed Pregnancy
    • Pregnant Result
    • Positive HCG Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3201: Encounter for pregnancy test, result positive

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Acute Vaginal Inflammation
    • Vaginitis
    • Acute Vaginitis
    • Sudden Vaginal Infection
    • Vaginal Irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N760: Acute vaginitis

    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:

    • Menopause
    • Climacteric
    • The Change of Life
    • Postmenopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N951: Menopausal and female climacteric states

    Also known as:

    • Postmenopausal Bleeding
    • Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Bleeding After Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N950: Postmenopausal bleeding

    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:

    • Male Circumcision
    • Circumcision
    • Foreskin removal
    • Routine circumcision
    • Ritual circumcision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision

    Also known as:

    • Routine IUD Check-up
    • Birth Control
    • Regular IUD Check
    • Intrauterine Device Routine Exam
    • IUD Follow-up Visit

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z30431: Encounter for routine checking of intrauterine contraceptive device

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
    • Elderly Multigravida Care
    • Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester

    What procedures does Dr. Pickford perform?

    As a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Pickford performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Pickford. 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:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Hysteroscopy with Endometrial Ablation
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Lining Removal
    • Endometrial Resection
    • Thermoablation of Uterus

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
    • 58563: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with endometrial ablation (eg, endometrial resection, electrosurgical ablation, thermoablation)

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Lining Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endometrial Biopsy
    • Uterine Biopsy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Sampling

    CPT Codes:

    • 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy
    • Colposcopy
    • Biopsy
    • Cervical Colposcopy with Curettage
    • Vaginal Colposcopy with Endocervical Curettage
    • Cervical Exam with Tissue Sample
    • Cervical Biopsy during Colposcopy
    • Vaginal Colposcopy with Biopsy
    • Cervix Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 57456: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with endocervical curettage
    • 57455: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cone Biopsy (LEEP)
    • LEEP Procedure
    • Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
    • Cervical Conization
    • Cone Biopsy of Cervix

    CPT Codes:

    • 57522: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; loop electrode excision

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Prenatal Care (7+ Visits)
    • Prenatal Care
    • Antepartum Care
    • Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Maternity Care
    • Obstetric Visits

    CPT Codes:

    • 59426: Antepartum care only; 7 or more visits

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Care Visits (4-6)
    • Prenatal Care
    • Antepartum visits
    • Pregnancy check-ups
    • Maternity care appointments

    CPT Codes:

    • 59425: Antepartum care only; 4-6 visits

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Treatment for Missed Miscarriage (First Trimester)
    • D&C for Missed Abortion
    • Surgical Miscarriage Management
    • First Trimester Missed Abortion Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 59820: Treatment of missed abortion, completed surgically; first trimester

    Also known as:

    • Circumcision with Local Anesthesia
    • Newborn Circumcision
    • Infant Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal (Clamp Method)

    CPT Codes:

    • 54150: Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block

    Also known as:

    • Paracervical Nerve Block (Uterine)
    • Uterine Nerve Block
    • Cervical Nerve Injection
    • Pelvic Pain Injection
    • Anesthetic for Uterus

    CPT Codes:

    • 64435: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; paracervical (uterine) nerve

    Does Dr. Pickford accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pickford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 264-7801 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pickford accept in Lanham, MD?

    Dr. Pickford in Lanham, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Chevron

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Gordon Food Service

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pickford's office located?

    Dr. Laura Pickford's Primary Practice

    9470 Annapolis Rd Ste 309

    Lanham, MD 20706

    (703) 264-7801

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    Dr. Laura Pickford's Practice 2

    3620 Joseph Siewick Dr Ste 400

    Fairfax, VA 22033

    (703) 264-7801

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    Dr. Laura Pickford's Practice 3

    4001 Fair Ridge Dr Ste 301

    Fairfax, VA 22033

    (703) 359-5900

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

    Dr. Pickford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356327381.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pickford?

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

    What is Dr. Laura Pickford's specialty?

    Dr. Pickford is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Lanham, MD. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Pickford to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Pickford is affiliated with UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Inova Fairfax Medical 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 Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Explore Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) 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 Pickford accepting new patients in Lanham, MD?

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

    Does Dr. Laura Pickford offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pickford's office at (703) 264-7801 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Laura Pickford?

    Please contact Dr. Pickford's office at (703) 264-7801 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Laura Pickford have?

    Dr. Laura Pickford is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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