Physician Profile
Laura K. Altom, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Altom
Based in Raleigh, NC, Laura K. Altom, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under colon & rectal surgery. Laura graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2008. Laura is also listed as specializing in surgery and student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Laura provided 293 services to 245 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (919) 784-7874
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2800 BLUE RIDGE RD STE 300
Raleigh, NC 27607
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
293 services · 245 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding | Procedure | 46221 |
52 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Study of rectum sensitivity and function | Treatment | 91122 |
18 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Test for tone and sensation of rectum and anus | Treatment | 91120 |
18 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
100 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
52 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
19 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other colorectal surgeons in Raleigh 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 18 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 2
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Laura K. Altom's specialty?
Laura K. Altom is a colorectal surgeon in Raleigh, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Laura K. Altom?
Laura K. Altom is listed at 2800 Blue Ridge Rd Ste 300, Raleigh, NC 27607. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Laura K. Altom?
The number on file is (919) 784-7874. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Laura K. Altom?
Laura K. Altom's National Provider Identifier is 1144481409. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Laura K. Altom's education?
Laura K. Altom attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Laura K. Altom have?
Laura K. Altom has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Laura K. Altom known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Laura K. Altom performs procedures including removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding and diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope; provides treatments such as study of rectum sensitivity and function and test for tone and sensation of rectum and anus, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Laura K. Altom's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Laura K. Altom. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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