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Dr. Laura Kathleen Altom, MD

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(Laura K. Altom, MD, MSPH)

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, General Practice and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2008)

1505 SW Cary Parkway Suite 302
Cary, NC 27511

(919) 784-7874

Dr. Laura Kathleen Altom, MD is a medical oncologist in Cary, NC specializing in medical oncology, complementary and alternative medicine, general practice and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). She graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2008 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Laura Kathleen Altom, MD is affiliated with REX HOSPITAL INC and SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY HOLDINGS INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1505 SW Cary Parkway Suite 302
Cary, NC 27511

Address:

781 Avent Ferry Road Suite 214
Holly Springs, NC 27540

Address:

2800 Blue Ridge Road Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27607

doctor visit	14

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	46

abdominal surgery	28
doctor visit	132
gastrointestinal procedures	62
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
minimally invasive procedures	51

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	12
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	32

abdominal surgery	22
anorectal procedures	11
doctor visit	231
gastrointestinal procedures	88
manometry	12
minimally invasive procedures	33

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	19
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	27

abdominal surgery	9
anorectal procedures	18
catheterization	10
doctor visit	268
gastrointestinal procedures	100
manometry	19
minimally invasive procedures	36

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	14
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	25

doctor visit	161
gastrointestinal procedures	39
minimally invasive procedures	16

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	13
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	25

anorectal procedures	36
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	407
gastrointestinal procedures	151
manometry	21
minimally invasive procedures	44
urologic procedures	15

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Kathleen Altom, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laura Kathleen Altom, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Cary, NC were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, anorectal procedures and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery	20
anorectal procedures	22
catheterization	10
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	204
gastrointestinal procedures	89
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
manometry	17
minimally invasive procedures	37
urologic procedures	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Kathleen Altom, MD.

**Gender**
Female	56
Male	27

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	64
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	5
75 to 84	21
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	43

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Kathleen Altom, MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Kathleen Altom, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	33
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. Laura Kathleen Altom, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2008. She has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2008)

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laura Kathleen Altom, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

REX HOSPITAL INC

SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY HOLDINGS INC

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 Kathleen Altom, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Contigo Health, Humana, WellCare, Carolina Complete Health, AmeriHealth Caritas, Veterans Affairs, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Liberty Advantage, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), Aetna and MedCost.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Laura Kathleen Altom, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Contigo Health

Humana

WellCare

Carolina Complete Health

AmeriHealth Caritas

Veterans Affairs

Cigna

UnitedHealthcare

Liberty Advantage

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)

Aetna

MedCost

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$6,005 HARMONIC Product Family $4,628	ENSEAL Product Family $125	$1,252
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$1,858 Da Vinci Surgical System $1,858
Applied Medical Resources Corporation	$759 GELPOINT PATH $759
Ethicon US, LLC	$342 Enseal X1 $127	Echelon Circular $46	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $41	Echelon Flex $40	SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats $40	Other $48
Stryker Corporation	$156 1588 HD 3 Chip Camera $156
Other	$604 Exparel $77	OFIRMEV $49	Austedo XR $45	GATTEX $40	AirSeal $32	Other $361

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$4,619
Travel and Lodging	$2,570
Food and Beverage	$1,536
Education	$1,000

Biography

Dr. Laura Altom's medical specialty is general practice, surgical oncology (cancer surgery), and medical oncology. In Dr. Altom's practice, she is particularly interested in colorectal surgery procedures and cancer. She is professionally affiliated with UNC Health. She is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Patient ratings for Dr. Altom average 4.5 stars (out of 5). According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Altom's office in Cary, NC.