Expertise in
24
conditions
Expertise in
24
conditions
Stanford Hospital And Clinics
300 Pasteur Dr, 
Stanford, CA 

Overview

Richard Lafayette is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California.

Dr. Lafayette is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses IgA Nephropathy, Glomerulonephritis, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 131 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.

Specialties

Nephrology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
Stanford Health Care

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Health Plan of San Mateo
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Sutter Health
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Valley Health
  • HMO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Western Sky Community Care
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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Locations

Stanford Hospital and Clinics
300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Lafayette

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Lafayette?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Lafayette by calling their office at 650-723-6961. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Richard Lafayette a top-rated expert for IgA Nephropathy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Lafayette is classified as an Elite expert for IgA Nephropathy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Richard Lafayette specialize in?

While Dr. Richard Lafayette is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in IgA Nephropathy, Glomerulonephritis, and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.

Does Dr. Richard Lafayette participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Richard Lafayette has published 131 articles and abstracts on conditions like IgA Nephropathy. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Lafayette's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Richard Lafayette accept my insurance?

Dr. Richard Lafayette accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-723-6961 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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