Laura A Timmerman, MD in Walnut Creek, CA - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery

Laura A Timmerman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in Walnut Creek, California. She went to University Of California, Davis School Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. Her current practice location is 230 N. Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (925) 952-4080.

Laura A Timmerman is licensed to practice in California (license number G060834) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1225052681.

Contact Information

	Laura A Timmerman, MD
	230 N. Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
	(925) 952-4080
	(925) 952-4081

Physician's Profile

Full Name	Laura A Timmerman
Gender	Female
Speciality	Orthopedic Surgery
Experience	38 Years
Location	230 N. Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek, California
Accepts Medicare Assignments	Yes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Education and Training:

Laura A Timmerman attended and graduated from University Of California, Davis School Of Medicine in 1986

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1225052681
Provider Enumeration Date: 07/27/2006
Last Update Date: 05/26/2015

Medicare PECOS Information:

PECOS PAC ID: 2860440633
Enrollment ID: I20050107000756

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Laura A Timmerman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1225052681	NPI	-	NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
207XX0005X	Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine	G060834 (California)	Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility Name	Location	Facility Type
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus	Walnut creek, CA	Hospital

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Laura A Timmerman is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing Address	Practice Location Address
Laura A Timmerman, MD 230 N. Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Ph: (925) 952-4080	Laura A Timmerman, MD 230 N. Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Ph: (925) 952-4080

News Archive

New rules providing parity for consumers enrolled in group health plans for treatment of mental disorders issued

The U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury today jointly issued new rules providing parity for consumers enrolled in group health plans who need treatment for mental health or substance use disorders.

Age, race and family history are the biggest risk factors for prostate cancer, new research suggests

New research suggests that age, race and family history are the biggest risk factors for a man to develop prostate cancer, although high blood pressure, high cholesterol, vitamin D deficiency, inflammation of prostate, and vasectomy also add to the risk. In contrast, obesity, alcohol abuse, and smoking show a negative association with the disease.

New therapy reduces mortality in patients with severe COPD

Patients with severe COPD may benefit more from therapy that combines salmeterol and fluticasone [SFC] than treatment with tiotropium, according to results from a long-term, multi-center study, "Investigating New Standards for Prophylaxis in Reducing Exacerbations" (INSPIRE) that directly compared the two therapies.

Non-specialist health workers provide treatment for people with MNS problems in developing countries

Non-specialist health workers are beneficial in providing treatment for people with mental, neurological and substance-abuse (MNS) problems in developing countries - where there is often a lack of mental health professionals - according to a new Cochrane review.

In Mississippi, Medicaid expansion advocates continue to press their cause

Backers of expanding the low-income health insurance program say elected officials are turning their back on hundreds of thousands of poor Mississippi residents by refusing the federal funds that come with the expansion. Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, insurers appear to be adding a wrinkle to Gov. Corbett's expansion plan. Also, election outcomes will play a big role in where such plans proceed.

Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Walnut Creek, CA

Douglas Lange, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 2405 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Phone: 925-939-8585 Fax: 925-933-2709
Dr. Michael Gary Michlitsch, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 2625 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Phone: 925-939-8585 Fax: 925-933-2709
Abhindrajeet S. Sandhu, MD Orthopedic Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 1425 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Phone: 925-295-4000
Jason Y Ho, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 1425 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Phone: 925-295-4000
Louay Toma, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 2405 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Phone: 925-939-8585 Fax: 925-933-2709
Denise M. Romero, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 2637 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Phone: 925-930-9978 Fax: 925-930-9663

Laura A Timmerman, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Walnut Creek, CA