Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Koth, Pulmonologist in San Francisco, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Koth?
Dr. Laura Koth, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pulmonologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Koth empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Sarcoidosis, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Francisco, CA community, Dr. Koth is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Koth go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UCSF Medical Center, Pulmonary Disease
Residency: Mass Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine | Massachusetts General Hospital Program
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Is Dr. Koth board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Laura Koth, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Koth speak?
Dr. Koth and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Italian
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Koth typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Koth 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. Koth. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Sarcoidosis
- Lung Sarcoidosis
- Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
- Boeck's Sarcoid
- Sarcoid
- Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D860: Sarcoidosis of lung
- D869: Sarcoidosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Transplant
- Lung Transplantation
- Pulmonary Transplant
- Lung Graft
- New Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z942: Lung transplant status
Also known as:
- Other Interstitial Lung Disease
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Rare interstitial lung conditions
- Uncommon lung scarring diseases
- Other ILD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J8489: Other specified interstitial pulmonary diseases
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Bronchial Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Asthma Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45998: Other asthma
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Koth typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Laura Koth may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Koth's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Koth accept my insurance?
Dr. Koth accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-2577 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Koth accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Koth in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Imperial Health Holdings
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Koth's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Koth affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Koth has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Koth's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Koth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952367815.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Koth?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Koth