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23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hume, Internist in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Lara Hume, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Hume completed her residency at Inland Empire Hp Serv Assoc, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hume is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hume’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hume’s office at (828) 298-7911.
Where did Dr. Hume go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Inland Empire Hp Serv Assoc, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl
Is Dr. Hume board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Lara Hume, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hume speak?
Dr. Hume and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Hume typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Hume 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. Hume. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Hume typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Hume 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. Hume. 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:
- Nail Trimming and Cleaning
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
CPT Codes:
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
Does Dr. Hume accept my insurance?
Dr. Hume accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 298-7911 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hume accept in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Hume in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Not Specified
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hume's office located?
What is Dr. Hume's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hume's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770561334.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hume?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hume
What is Dr. Lara Hume's specialty?
Dr. Hume is a Internist near Asheville, NC.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Lara Hume affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hume is affiliated with Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Prisma Health Patewood Hospital, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, Piedmont Athens Regional 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
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Is Lara Hume accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?
Yes, Dr. Lara Hume is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lara Hume offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hume's office at (828) 298-7911 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lara Hume?
Please contact Dr. Hume's office at (828) 298-7911 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lara Hume have?
Dr. Lara Hume is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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