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Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD

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(Lawrence D. Piro, MD)

(252 Ratings)

Specializes in: Hematology (Blood Disorders), Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (1981)

Professional interests include: bone marrow biopsy, antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, anticoagulants (blood thinners), and more.

11800 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90025

(310) 582-7900

Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD is a hematologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in hematology (blood disorders), medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 1981 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Saint John's Health Center, Cedars-Sinai, The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute and CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION.

Office Locations

11800 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90025

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Providence Saint John's Health Center

2001 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 560w
Santa Monica, CA 90404

(310) 582-7900

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Some issues Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Hemophilia

Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder in which blood cannot clot normally. After an injury, people who have hemophilia bleed longer because they lack certain blood proteins that are responsible for clotting, called clotting factors. Some hemophiliacs are mildly deficient in this protein, so they bleed only when injured or after surgery. Those who are severely deficient, however, may experience symptoms of spontaneous bleeding, including the following:

Presence of blood in stool or urine
Frequent nosebleeds or large bruises
Unusual bleeding after being vaccinated
Pain, swelling, or tightness in joint

Most people with hemophilia have a family history of the disorder, though about 30% do not. The most common forms are hemophilia A (classic hemophilia) and hemophilia B (Christmas disease). Hemophilia A and B share certain characteristics, but different genes are involved. Acquired hemophilia is very rare and has been linked to autoimmune conditions, cancer, and multiple sclerosis.

Hemophilia may be diagnosed using a blood test. If there is family history of the disorder, testing may be done prenatally. Treatment involves regular intravenous replacement of clotting factors, which may be produced in a laboratory (recombinant) or come from blood donors. For people with milder forms of the disease, a hormone called desmopressin may stimulate the body to produce clotting factors. Other drug therapies include medications that help slow the breakdown of blood clots and medications that are applied directly to the wound to promote clotting.

Living with hemophilia can be challenging, but simple things may help prevent excessive bleeding. For example, choosing activities like walking or swimming over contact sports can prevent injuries and strengthen muscles while protecting the joints. Chances for bleeding may also be reduced by making sure that children wear helmets and elbow pads during activities like bicycle rides.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

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“Reporting on results of a trial with 144 patients with hairy cell leukemia, Dr. Lawrence Piro said 85% of those treated with the new drug underwent complete remission of the usually deadly disease.”—"Researchers Encouraged by Cancer Drugs : Medicine: Treatment produces remission of hairy cell leukemia in 85% of patients in Scripps Clinic test.", Los Angeles Times, September 2024

“Reporting on results of 144 patients with hairy cell leukemia, Dr. Lawrence Piro said 85% of those treated with the new drug underwent complete remission of the usually deadly disease.”—"Cancer Patients Using New Drug in Total Remission", Los Angeles Times, September 2024

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

hormone therapy

injections

lab tests

By Affordability:

bilirubin test

carcinoembryonic antigen test

hormone replacement therapy

hormone therapy

testosterone injections

testosterone therapy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD performed more hormone therapy, injections, and lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for bilirubin test, carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test, hormone replacement therapy, hormone therapy, testosterone injections, and testosterone therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

complete blood count

By Affordability:

A1C test

C-reactive protein testing

diabetes screening

gamma-glutamyl transferase test

glycated protein test

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD performed more complete blood count (CBC) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for A1C test, C-reactive protein testing, diabetes screening, gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) test, and glycated protein test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biological response modifier therapy

blood draw

flu shot

intravenous chemotherapy

intravenous infusion

phlebotomy for lab tests

total IgA test

total IgG test

uric acid blood test

By Affordability:

cancer antigen tests

diabetes management

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD performed more biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, blood draw, flu shot, intravenous (IV) chemotherapy, intravenous (IV) infusion, phlebotomy for lab tests, total IgA test, total IgG test, and uric acid blood test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cancer antigen tests, and diabetes management that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD treated as a hematologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2012 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	157
blood draw	811
chemotherapy	157
doctor visit	1145
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60
lab tests	7023
minimally invasive procedures	205
preventive care	40
thyroid function tests	47
vaccines	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD treated as a hematologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	95
blood draw	787
chemotherapy	95
doctor visit	1109
hospital care	67
inpatient care	67
lab tests	6442
minimally invasive procedures	166
preventive care	65
vaccines	42

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD in 2013

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	22
Dementia	11
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD treated as a hematologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	88
blood draw	340
chemotherapy	88
doctor visit	1124
hospital care	71
inpatient care	71
lab tests	2473
minimally invasive procedures	88
preventive care	78
vaccines	59

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD in 2014

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD treated as a hematologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	101
chemotherapy	101
doctor visit	1093
hospital care	120
inpatient care	120
lab tests	82
minimally invasive procedures	162
preventive care	39
vaccines	39

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	318
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	42
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD in 2015

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD treated as a hematologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2016 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	133
blood draw	52
chemotherapy	133
doctor visit	1213
hospital care	68
inpatient care	68
lab tests	641
minimally invasive procedures	207
preventive care	48
vaccines	48

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	104

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	24
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD treated as a hematologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2017 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	164
blood draw	138
chemotherapy	164
doctor visit	1044
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32
lab tests	3620
minimally invasive procedures	264
preventive care	59
thyroid function tests	74
vaccines	47

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	29
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD treated as a hematologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2018 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	163
blood draw	515
chemotherapy	163
doctor visit	1346
hospital care	54
inpatient care	54
lab tests	4536
minimally invasive procedures	206
preventive care	87
thyroid function tests	113
vaccines	75

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	47
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD treated as a hematologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2019 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	275
blood draw	235
chemotherapy	275
doctor visit	1465
lab tests	2447
minimally invasive procedures	342
preventive care	79
thyroid function tests	61
vaccines	79

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	39
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD treated as a hematologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2020 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	344
blood draw	163
chemotherapy	344
diabetes management	14
doctor visit	1827
lab tests	2273
minimally invasive procedures	451
preventive care	116
thyroid function tests	62
vaccines	102

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	243
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	13
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD treated as a hematologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2021 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	290
blood draw	252
chemotherapy	290
diabetes management	19
doctor visit	1210
hormone therapy	24550
injections	24550
lab tests	2940
minimally invasive procedures	366
preventive care	139
thyroid function tests	112
vaccines	99

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	11
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD treated as a hematologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2022 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	374
blood draw	155
chemotherapy	374
doctor visit	1696
hormone therapy	24000
injections	24000
lab tests	1234
minimally invasive procedures	446
preventive care	125
thyroid function tests	94
vaccines	114

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD treated as a hematologist in Los Angeles, CA were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and blood draw.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	198
blood draw	344
chemotherapy	198
diabetes management	16
doctor visit	1297
hormone therapy	24275
hospital care	67
injections	24275
inpatient care	67
lab tests	3064
minimally invasive procedures	263
preventive care	79
thyroid function tests	80
vaccines	66

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	202
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	91
85 and over	16
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	93

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	9
Cancer	32

Education & Training

Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 1981. He completed residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Medical Oncology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (1981)

Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Medical Oncology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Saint John's Health Center

Cedars-Sinai

The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute

CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION

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. Lawrence D. Piro, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare, Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Humana, Cigna, Medi-Cal, Anthem, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, HealthSmart PPO, HealthSmart, Optima Health, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Aetna ACO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, Gold Coast PPO, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, First Choice PPO, Blue Shield California HMO, Health Net MAH, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, CareMore HMO, Blue Shield California PPO, Medicare MCR, Blue Shield California MAH and CareMore MAH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

MultiPlan

United Healthcare PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare HMO

Railroad Medicare

United Healthcare

Medicare

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Humana

Cigna

Medi-Cal

Anthem

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

HealthSmart PPO

HealthSmart

Optima Health

First Health

Beech Street

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Aetna ACO

Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO

Gold Coast PPO

Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO

First Choice PPO

Blue Shield California HMO

Health Net MAH

Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH

CareMore HMO

Blue Shield California PPO

Medicare MCR

Blue Shield California MAH

CareMore MAH

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 252 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-10

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Dr. Piro is the best and most thorough Doctor on the planet. I'm so grateful to be in his care!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-22

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I always recommend Angeles Clinic.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-17

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Excellent service and care

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-07

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Dr. Piro is wonderful.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-11

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Dr. Piro is excellent.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-22

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Dr Piro is the best

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-19

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I always recommend.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-17

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Excellent care

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-21

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Excellent

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$21,308 Folotyn $20,927	Beleodaq $90	$292
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$20,418 TREANDA $7,170	BENDEKA $6,719	$6,530
Dendreon Corporation	$12,866 PROVENGE $12,866
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.	$2,744 SUSTOL $2,744
Gilead Sciences Inc	$1,500 $1,500
Other	$1,920 IMBRUVICA $228	PET mCT Flow $224	Biograph mCT Flow $172	MAGNETOM Prisma $147	AFINITOR $144	Other $1,006

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$22,375
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$22,114
Honoraria	$8,017
Travel and Lodging	$5,431
Food and Beverage	$2,661
Other	$158

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD.

RT Oncology Services Corporation	2014	$24,500.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Preferred Stock
RT Oncology Services Corporation	2015	$24,500.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Preferred Stock
RT Oncology Services Corporation	2013	$24,500.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Preferred Stock
RT Oncology Services Corporation	2016	$0.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Sold Ownership Interest to Third Party

Biography

Dr. Lawrence Piro's specialties are adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology. He practices in Los Angeles, CA and Santa Monica, CA. Areas of expertise for Dr. Piro include idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), maternal hematologic disorders, and neutropenia. He is professionally affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center and Cedars-Sinai. He graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine and Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Dr. Piro has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Piro takes. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Piro include: Recipient- Triumphs Through Technology Award, Leukemia Society of America; Recipient- Outstanding Physician Achievement Award, Medical Oncology Association of California; and Recipient- SASS Foundation Award in Hematology. He welcomes new patients at his office inLos Angeles, CA as reported by Yext.