Laura Kathleen Altom, MD - Medicare Colorectal Surgery (proctology) in Raleigh, NC

Laura Kathleen Altom, MD is a medicare enrolled "Colon & Rectal Surgery" physician in Raleigh, North Carolina. She went to Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Colorectal Surgery (proctology). She is a member of the group practice Rex Hospital Inc and her current practice location is 2800 Blue Ridge Rd Ste 300, Raleigh, North Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (919) 784-7874.

Laura Kathleen Altom is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2016-00654) 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 1144481409.

Contact Information

Laura Kathleen Altom, MD
2800 Blue Ridge Rd Ste 300,
Raleigh, NC 27607-6476
(919) 784-7874
(919) 784-2708



Physician's Profile

Full NameLaura Kathleen Altom
GenderFemale
SpecialityColorectal Surgery (proctology)
Experience16 Years
Location2800 Blue Ridge Rd Ste 300, Raleigh, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. 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 Kathleen Altom attended and graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144481409
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/19/2008
  • Last Update Date: 02/07/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3870738115
  • Enrollment ID: I20161024001041

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Laura Kathleen Altom such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144481409NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery MD.208045 (Louisiana)Secondary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program MD.208045 (Louisiana)Secondary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery 2016-00654 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Rex HospitalRaleigh, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Rex Hospital Inc0840109864652

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameRex Hospital Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1144248683
PECOS PAC ID: 0840109864
Enrollment ID: O20140613001181

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Laura Kathleen Altom, MD
2800 Blue Ridge Rd Ste 300,
Raleigh, NC 27607-6476

Ph: (919) 784-7874
Laura Kathleen Altom, MD
2800 Blue Ridge Rd Ste 300,
Raleigh, NC 27607-6476

Ph: (919) 784-7874

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