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Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Obstetrics and Family Medicine
Loma Linda University School of Medicine (2001)
Professional interests include: anxiety, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), gastroenteritis, and more.
1111 South 2nd Avenue
Walla Walla, WA 99362

Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD is an obstetrician in Walla Walla, WA specializing in obstetrics and family medicine. She graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 2001 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD is affiliated with Providence and PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES - WASHINGTON.

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Office Locations

1111 South 2nd Avenue
Walla Walla, WA 99362
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Some issues Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are mental and physical illnesses that impact behavior, emotions, and thoughts about eating, food, body appearance, and weight. These disorders are characterized by preoccupations with food and physical size, resulting in dramatic lifestyle changes and adverse health effects. In the past, eating disorders were often diagnosed using BMI (body mass index), or by assessing someone's weight. Eating disorders specialists now recognize that eating disorders may occur in people of all sizes. The most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder (BED).

Anorexia nervosa, frequently referred to as anorexia, is a disorder where people severely restrict the types and quantity of food they eat. Those with anorexia have an extreme fear of eating and gaining weight and may repeatedly weigh themselves or engage in harmful behaviors such as excessive exercise or starvation. Those with anorexia often find themselves preoccupied with food, but unable to consume a healthy amount of it. This results in symptoms such as abnormally low BMI, vitamin deficiency, fatigue, fainting, and amenorrhea (lack of menstruation in women). Anorexia may cause bluish discoloration of the hands, brittle and falling out hair, yellowish skin, and lanugo (fine, downy hair). Left untreated, anorexia can lead to organ failure, brain damage, and even death.

Bulimia nervosa, typically called bulimia, is a disorder where people binge (eat large quantities of food) and purge the food that they just consumed by vomiting, laxative abuse, fasting, or excessive exercise. This behavior is usually motivated by a feeling of powerlessness over eating and a fear of weight gain or desire for weight loss. Bulimia can occur in underweight, normal weight, and overweight people. Symptoms of bulimia include acid reflux, intestinal distress, dehydration from purging, amenorrhea, and dental erosion from vomiting. Some people with bulimia have swollen parotid glands (salivary glands near the cheeks) and red scars and marks on the backs of their knuckles. Electrolyte imbalance from bulimia can be particularly severe and may lead to heart attack or stroke.

Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder. People with BED feel that they are unable to control the amount of food they eat and may continue to binge after reaching a point of fullness. BED binges (consuming large amounts of food) are often accompanied by feelings of sadness, guilt, and shame. Symptoms of BED include obesity, acid reflux, weight gain, and dissatisfaction with one's body. People with BED tend to experience cycles of negative emotions and binges. Binges or BED episodes can be provoked by stress, boredom, restrictive dieting, depression, and other triggers.

Other common eating disorders include:

  • Pica, eating things that are not food, such as paper, ice, or soil
  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), disinterest in eating and avoidance of food
  • Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED), abnormal eating that does not fall under any disorder

Many people with eating disorders do not consciously develop them, and have difficulty seeking treatment. For this reason, it's important to detect and treat eating disorders as early as possible. Treatment for eating disorders can vary from therapy visits to inpatient treatment, depending on the disorder and its severity. Treatment aims to not only restore physical health and correct negative behaviors, but to also promote psychological well-being and self-confidence.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

  • Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
  • Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
  • Goiter
  • Thyroid nodule
  • Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

blood draw
phlebotomy for lab tests

In 2023, Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD performed more blood draw, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Top 10%

By Volume:

A1C test

In 2023, Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD performed more A1C test procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD treated as an obstetrician in Walla Walla, WA during 2013 were lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 442
lab tests 40
preventive care 31
vaccines 31

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD.

Gender
Male 39
Female 150
Age
From 65 to 74 100
From 75 to 84 35
85 and over 21
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 30
Dementia 6
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD treated as an obstetrician in Walla Walla, WA during 2014 were preventive care, lab tests, vaccines and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 51
doctor visit 505
lab tests 112
preventive care 113
vaccines 62

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD.

Gender
Male 41
Female 159
Age
From 65 to 74 106
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 26
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 28
Dementia 7
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD treated as an obstetrician in Walla Walla, WA during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 15
doctor visit 546
lab tests 72
preventive care 140
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 23
skin procedures 23
vaccines 125

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD.

Gender
Male 80
Female 338
Age
From 65 to 74 220
From 75 to 84 96
85 and over 50
Less than 65 52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 27
Dementia 9
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD treated as an obstetrician in Walla Walla, WA during 2016 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 121
doctor visit 580
lab tests 163
preventive care 238
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 23
skin procedures 23
vaccines 165

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD.

Gender
Male 55
Female 206
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 249
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 132
From 75 to 84 66
85 and over 28
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 27
Dementia 10
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD treated as an obstetrician in Walla Walla, WA during 2017 were blood draw, preventive care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 759
diabetes management 149
doctor visit 632
lab tests 165
preventive care 190
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 17
skin procedures 17
vaccines 109

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD.

Gender
Male 284
Female 542
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 760
Black 0
Hispanic 47
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 368
From 75 to 84 246
85 and over 128
Less than 65 84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 32
Dementia 11
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD treated as an obstetrician in Walla Walla, WA during 2018 were blood draw, preventive care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 455
diabetes management 112
doctor visit 693
lab tests 112
preventive care 129
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 21
skin procedures 21
vaccines 70

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD.

Gender
Male 130
Female 368
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 465
Black 0
Hispanic 19
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 231
From 75 to 84 135
85 and over 65
Less than 65 67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 32
Dementia 14
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD treated as an obstetrician in Walla Walla, WA during 2019 were blood draw, preventive care, lab tests and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 367
diabetes management 94
doctor visit 551
lab tests 111
preventive care 150
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 14
skin procedures 14
vaccines 101

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD.

Gender
Male 105
Female 292
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 374
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 181
From 75 to 84 122
85 and over 53
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 30
Dementia 14
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD treated as an obstetrician in Walla Walla, WA during 2020 were blood draw, preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 342
diabetes management 47
doctor visit 478
lab tests 63
preventive care 142
vaccines 95

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD.

Gender
Male 103
Female 299
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 373
Black 0
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 188
From 75 to 84 124
85 and over 51
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 27
Dementia 12
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD treated as an obstetrician in Walla Walla, WA during 2021 were blood draw, preventive care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 212
diabetes management 75
doctor visit 526
lab tests 75
musculoskeletal imaging 25
preventive care 143
vaccines 68
X-rays 25

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD.

Gender
Male 78
Female 295
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 354
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 164
From 75 to 84 124
85 and over 45
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 25
Dementia 10
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD treated as an obstetrician in Walla Walla, WA during 2022 were blood draw, preventive care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 1159
diabetes management 79
doctor visit 425
lab tests 79
musculoskeletal imaging 43
preventive care 91
vaccines 12
X-rays 43

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD.

Gender
Male 509
Female 775
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1183
Black 0
Hispanic 54
Asian 0
Other 25
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 525
From 75 to 84 472
85 and over 203
Less than 65 84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 32
Dementia 6
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD treated as an obstetrician in Walla Walla, WA during 2023 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 686
diabetes management 69
doctor visit 419
lab tests 69
musculoskeletal imaging 36
preventive care 69
X-rays 36

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD.

Gender
Male 338
Female 636
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 901
Black 0
Hispanic 38
Asian 0
Other 21
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 395
From 75 to 84 375
85 and over 146
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 28
Dementia 6
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD treated as an obstetrician in Walla Walla, WA were blood draw, preventive care, lab tests and vaccines.

blood draw 568
diabetes management 81
doctor visit 527
lab tests 96
musculoskeletal imaging 34
preventive care 130
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 19
skin procedures 19
vaccines 83
X-rays 34

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD.

Gender
Male 160
Female 369
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 423
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 15
Other 4
Age
75 to 84 166
85 and over 74
Less than 65 51
65 to 74 237

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 28
Atrial Fibrillation 14
Cancer 10
Dementia 9

Education & Training

Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 2001. She completed residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine (2001)

Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center (2004)

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES - WASHINGTON

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. Lauri Renee Larson, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, Wellcare Medicare (HMO), Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Providence, First Health, WellPoint, Molina Healthcare, Aetna Medicare PPO, State of Washington Department of Corrections, College Place Police Department, Moda PPO, Evernorth PPO, First Choice PPO, Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO and Interwest Health PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO
CIGNA PPO
Wellcare Medicare (HMO)
Medicare Advantage
Interplan PPO
TriWest
United Healthcare
TRICARE
Medicaid
Cigna
United Healthcare Medicaid
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)
Providence
First Health
WellPoint
Molina Healthcare
Aetna Medicare PPO
State of Washington Department of Corrections
College Place Police Department
Moda PPO
Evernorth PPO
First Choice PPO
Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO
Interwest Health PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 389 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lauri Renee Larson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Walla Walla, WA. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-20
Patient verified via Press Ganey
This office Constistantly provides compassionate, timely, expert care. Kudos to Providence HS for providing this group the tools they need to uphold the core values as they should be. I was employed by PHS 1989-2008. I repeatedly saw staff criticized for not upholding those wonderfully written Mission Statements, core values etc while they worked in environments that were not supportive to standard held. Usually understaffing and training especially for new employees. Im extemely pleased to witness this excellence within PHS.The addition of social worker and physical therapy easy access is perfect to raise patient outcome.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-23
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The nurse practitioner who I had been seeing for a number of years is retiring; therefore, I requested an appointment with Dr. Lauri Larson. I personally know Dr. Larson from working with her at PSMMC. She is kind, knowledgeable, respectful, and intelligent. I am pleased that she would take me on as a patient. I really appreciate the medication management of the few prescription medications that I take. I am not a frequent visitor to the doctor and hope my association with Dr. Larson remains as that - few to no office visits unless absolutely necessary! I'll see her at the hospital!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-03-14
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Dr. Larson, her team, reception and the scheduling team do a great job. The problem seems to me to be the number of patients you - Providence - expect the medical Doctors/teams to see in a day and still provide the high level of service they want to provide vs what you expect to happen in a short time. Appointments can't be 15 minutes apart and get the results you expect with all the information each patient needs recorded in their records and talk over with the Doctor. Get a realistic expectation structure.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-05-27
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I've been fortunate to be established as a patient going on 20 years with Dr Larson. While many things have changed over the last 20 years one thing has not changed; the ongoing, consistent, genuine care for my overall well-being. I'm grateful to have such a supportive medical community within St Mary's Walla Walla. Whether it be my overall health or the need for specialized care I feel confident I'm in good hands. Blessings
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-28
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Dr. Lauri Larson is a competent, knowledgeable, personable and efficient general practitioner. We complement her on being thorough and respectful during visit. I highly believe Dr. Larson has the best interests of her patients always on her mind and she operates accordingly. Without hesitation, I highly recommend Dr. Larson as not only a very good physician, but simply an outstanding physician.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-04
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As always, Dr Larson was thoughtful, professional, well-informed, willing to listen to my concerns and answer questions. Her medical assistant was friendly, helpful, and patient when it was difficult to get my pulse bc my finger was cold. As always, my experience in the office was positive. I'm very grateful to have Dr. Larson as my PCP and the rest of the team that I see are also excellent.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-23
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This is my first time meeting my provider and I left the office with such high hopes of finding out more of what is going on in my body. I was super excited and happy to finally have someone whose care and concern for me was what I had hoped for all these years!!!! She was so nice and supportive and explained everything (dumbing it down for me) so that I can understand and feel comfortable
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-14
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I'm seeing Dr. Larson for my pregnancy. She takes the time to listen to all my concerns, answer my prenatal questions by giving me thorough answers. She is very on top of things with scheduling ultrasounds, bloodwork, etc. She is very thorough. I feel like my baby and I are in the best hands with her and we are thankful for the care we have received. Thank you Dr. Larson!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-02
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This was my first visit to establish care and Dr Larson and her team were very thorough and spent alot of time going over everything and set up a plan to address things one at a time. She was very understanding, compassionate, reassuring. I like the way the team handles incoming issues among their patients based on their needs as Healthcare is at a fork in the road.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-06-23
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Dr. Larson always makes me feel comfortable and heard. Without even having to mention or remind her of my family history of breast cancer she automatically brings it up and mentions her plans for me in the future. She care about her clients, and never makes you feel rushed even when they are busy! I 100% recommend her to all my friends and family in the area!

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Pfizer Inc. $93 MYFEMBREE
$69 		PREVNAR - 13
$13 		LYRICA
$11
Amgen Inc. $45 Prolia
$34 		Repatha
$11
Novo Nordisk Inc $25 Victoza
$12
$14
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $25 JENTADUETO
$13 		GLYXAMBI
$12
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. $24 Insulin pump
$24
Other $143 Vesicare
$20 		DALIRESP
$19 		ANORO
$18 		VAXNEUVANCE
$16 		BYDUREON
$15 		Other
$55
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $286
Education $69

Biography

Dr. Lauri Larson sees patients in Walla Walla, WA. Her medical specialties are family medicine and obstetrics. Dr. Larson's clinical interests include colposcopy, depression, and nasal congestion (stuffy nose). She is affiliated with Providence. She is a graduate of Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Patient ratings for Dr. Larson average 5.0 stars (out of 5). She appears to be an in-network provider for Blue California, HealthSmart, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Larson is accepting new patients at her office in Walla Walla, WA.

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