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Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)

Laura K. Altom, MD

Works at hospitals in Raleigh, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Laura K. Altom, MD (Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Raleigh, NC. NPI 1144481409. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Laura K. Altom, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)Primary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
18Years since medical school (graduated 2008)
Vanderbilt University School Of MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
North Carolina MG LLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Laura K. Altom work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Laura K. Altom at 1 hospital: Rex Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Laura K. Altom see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Raleigh, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Laura K. Altom's specialty?
Medicare lists Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) as the primary specialty, and also General Surgery.
Does Laura K. Altom accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laura K. Altom accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Laura K. Altom?
(919) 784-7874, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Laura K. Altom's NPI number?
1144481409. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Laura K. Altom works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laura K. Altom at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Laura K. Altom is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Laura K. Altom as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • North Carolina MG LLC751 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other colorectal surgeons in Raleigh

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Raleigh, NC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolVanderbilt University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2008
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1144481409
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians