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- 6855 Noble Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405
About Dr. Applegate
Laura J. Applegate, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Van Nuys, CA specializing in diagnostic radiology. Laura trained at University of Texas Medical School at Houston, graduating in 1984. According to Medicare claims data, Laura cared for 2,514 Medicare patients across 18,557 services. The services billed most often include injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml, mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast, and mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast. This provider record is associated with NPI 1013024488.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (818) 901-0115
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6855 NOBLE AVE
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
18,557 services · 2,514 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
1,510 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72141 |
518 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72146 |
199 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast | Imaging | 72158 |
78 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of lower spine without contrast | Imaging | 72131 |
62 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | Imaging | 70551 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of upper spine without contrast | Imaging | 72125 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal before and after contrast | Imaging | 72156 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of pelvis without contrast | Imaging | 72195 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml | A9575 |
16,099 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other radiologists in Van Nuys 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Texas Medical School at Houston 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at University of Texas Medical School at Houston 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Laura J. Applegate specialize in?
Laura J. Applegate is a radiologist in Van Nuys, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Laura J. Applegate located?
Laura J. Applegate is listed at 6855 Noble Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Laura J. Applegate's phone number?
The number on file is (818) 901-0115. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Laura J. Applegate's NPI number?
Laura J. Applegate's National Provider Identifier is 1013024488. 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
Where did Laura J. Applegate train?
Laura J. Applegate attended University of Texas Medical School at Houston, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Laura J. Applegate been practicing?
Laura J. Applegate has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Laura J. Applegate do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Laura J. Applegate performs imaging including mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast and mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Laura J. Applegate confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Laura J. Applegate. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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