Doctor Profile

Endocrinology · Endocrinology

Laura M. Laboone

MD · Endocrinology · Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
1740 SAINT JULIAN PL
Columbia, SC 29204
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 18 Years Practicing
1.6K
Medicare Patients / yr
9
Procedures Billed
18
Years Practicing
3
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Laboone

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for South Carolina, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Laboone is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 29204, SC — the Endocrinology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (803) 256-3534 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Laboone Does

Dr. Laboone served 1,645 Medicare patients across 2,859 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 59% above the average Endocrinology in South Carolina (1,032 patients across 66 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)1,016568
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument (82962)622302
Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)485260
Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report (95251)347183
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue (76536)152143

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Laboone billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Laboone is affiliated with 3 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 3 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Prisma Health Baptist

Columbia, SC
★★★★★ 5/5 CMS Rating

Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

Columbia, SC
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Prisma Health Richland Hospital

Columbia, SC
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Laboone practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Laboone offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 1740 SAINT JULIAN PL, Columbia, SC 29204
Phone: (803) 256-3534

Area Safety Grade

D-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

24 min

Average commute time in this zip · 78% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

77.5406

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Endocrinology Doctors near 29204, SC

If Dr. Laboone isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest endocrinology doctors near 29204, SC:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Marjan KaregarEndocrinology1.9K<1 mi
Eric A. HorstEndocrinology2.3K<1 mi
Yenny A. Otalora RojasEndocrinology421.9 mi
Pushyami MikkilineniEndocrinology2601.9 mi
Carlos S. Botero SuarezEndocrinology1.9 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Laboone takes three steps:

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Laura M. Laboone: Common Questions

Does Dr. Laboone accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Laboone is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Laboone depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 29204, SC →
Where is Dr. Laboone's office?
Dr. Laboone practices at 1740 SAINT JULIAN PL, Columbia, SC 29204. Phone: (803) 256-3534.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Laboone accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (803) 256-3534 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 29204, SC to see available options.
Does Dr. Laboone offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Laboone as offering telehealth. Call the office at (803) 256-3534 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Laboone?
Dr. Laboone graduated in 2008 and has been practicing for approximately 18 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Laboone treated 1,645 Medicare patients across 9 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Laboone is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (803) 256-3534 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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