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Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD

(Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Anatomic Pathology

University of Milan Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (1989)

40 Duke Medicine Circle
Durham, NC 27710

(919) 681-0708

Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD is an anatomic pathologist in Durham, NC specializing in anatomic pathology. She graduated from University of Milan Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD is affiliated with Duke Health.

Office Locations

Duke Health

2301 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27710

(919) 684-8111

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40 Duke Medicine Circle
Durham, NC 27710

(919) 681-0708

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

lab tests

In 2023, Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD had a list price for lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

special stains

In 2023, Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD had a list price for special stains that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD treated as an anatomic pathologist in Durham, NC during 2012 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	112

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD treated as an anatomic pathologist in Durham, NC during 2013 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	89

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	13
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	68
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	61
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD treated as an anatomic pathologist in Durham, NC during 2015 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	89

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	30

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	62
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD treated as an anatomic pathologist in Durham, NC during 2016 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	74

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	13

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	16
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	13
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	54
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD treated as an anatomic pathologist in Durham, NC during 2017 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	86

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	12

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	15
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	75
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD treated as an anatomic pathologist in Durham, NC during 2019 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	174

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	26

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD treated as an anatomic pathologist in Durham, NC during 2020 were lab tests and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	160
second opinions	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	25

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	31
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	56
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD treated as an anatomic pathologist in Durham, NC during 2021 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	223

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	56
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD treated as an anatomic pathologist in Durham, NC during 2022 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	156

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	22

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	30
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD treated as an anatomic pathologist in Durham, NC during 2023 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	122

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	18

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	29
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD treated as an anatomic pathologist in Durham, NC were lab tests and second opinions.

lab tests	128
second opinions	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	14

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	11
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	1
85 and over	0
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	10

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	54
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	5
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD graduated from University of Milan Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in 1989. She completed residency at Columbia University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Pathology, Pathology - Anatomic - General and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of Milan Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (1989)

Residency: Columbia University Medical Center (1999)

Board Certification: American Board of Pathology, Pathology - Anatomic - General

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Duke Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, Medicare Part B, AmeriHealth, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Prime Remote, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Gateway Health Alliance, Aetna HMO, Alliance Health (*Beginning January 2026), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Duke Employee Plans, Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II, Duke Advantage (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Blue Advantage (*Available in select counties only), Duke Options (*Beginning January 2026), Duke Basic, Duke USA (*Beginning January 2026), Ambetter, Experience Health, Aetna Select HMO, Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO, Vaya Health (*Beginning January 2026), Healthy Blue, Trillium (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option, All Savers Fully Insured, Blue Value (*Duke Health Lake Norman and Kernodle Clinics only), First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna/CVS Health, Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Partners (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan, Duke Select, Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MedCost

Aetna Traditional Choice

Aetna Medicare PPO

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina

CIGNA Open Access Plus

WellCare

Medicare Part B

AmeriHealth

Medicare Advantage

AARP

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

Aetna

Aetna Workers' Compensation

TRICARE Prime

TRICARE Prime Remote

United Healthcare

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

TRICARE

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Gateway Health Alliance

Aetna HMO

Alliance Health (*Beginning January 2026)

*Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.

Duke Employee Plans

Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)

*Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.

Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS)

Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II

Duke Advantage (*Beginning January 2026)

Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)

Blue Advantage (*Available in select counties only)

Duke Options (*Beginning January 2026)

Duke Basic

Duke USA (*Beginning January 2026)

Ambetter

Experience Health

Aetna Select HMO

Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan

Blue Select

Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*

Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO

Vaya Health (*Beginning January 2026)

Healthy Blue

Trillium (*Beginning January 2026)

Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option

All Savers Fully Insured

Blue Value (*Duke Health Lake Norman and Kernodle Clinics only)

First Medicare Direct

Carolina Complete Health

Healthgram

All Savers Alternate Funding

Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Aetna/CVS Health

Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice

Partners (*Beginning January 2026)

Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan

Duke Select

Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

NC State Employees Health Plan

Ambetter of North Carolina

United Medical Resources (UMR)

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$30,007 $30,007
Shire North American Group Inc	$6,582 $6,582
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC	$5,000 LUCERASTAT $5,000
Questcor Pharmaceuticals	$4,520 ACTHAR $4,520
Celgene Corporation	$3,667 $3,667
Other	$5,948 SOLIRIS $2,789	$3,159

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$44,313
Travel and Lodging	$4,260
Honoraria	$3,000
Grant	$3,000
Food and Beverage	$1,151

Biography

Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas' specialty is anatomic pathology. She takes Blue California, CIGNA Plans, and TRICARE, in addition to other insurance carriers. She graduated from the University of Milan Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and then she performed her residency at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Barisoni-Thomas is conversant in Italian. She is professionally affiliated with Duke Health.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD in 2017

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2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD in 2023

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Barisoni-Thomas, MD From 2012 - 2023

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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