Dr. Laurens Russell Pickard
Dr. Laurens R. Pickard
Last updated: Sep 6, 2013

Dr. Laurens R. Pickard

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 51 years
  • Sole propriator: Yes
  • NPI: 1902980410

Dr. Laurens R. Pickard MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

He is located at 6560 Fannin Street Suite 1846 in Houston, TX 77030. Can help patients with the following: Enlarged Spleen, Esophageal Cancer, Hernia, Peptic Ulcer, Ulcerative Colitis, Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902980410. Appointment can be made via the phone number (713) 797-1211. He is affiliated with 2 practices.

Conditions treated

Dr. Laurens Russell Pickard, being an cardiothoracic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Laurens R. Pickard.

  • Achalasia
  • Anal Fissure
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Appendicitis
  • Boils
  • Cancer
  • Collapsed Lung
  • Colon Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst
  • Diverticulosis
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Gangrene
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Lymphedema
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Laurens R. Pickard as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

Network data as of Jun 7, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 19 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ 204 (27 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Blue Advantage HMO Not accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ 301 (14 plan variants) HMO · Bronze Blue Advantage HMO Not accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Blue Advantage HMO Not accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ 206 (27 plan variants) HMO · Gold Blue Advantage HMO Not accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ 603 (14 plan variants) HMO · Gold Blue Advantage HMO Not accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) HMO · Gold Blue Advantage HMO Not accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 303 (27 plan variants) POS · Expanded Bronze Blue Advantage HMO Not accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 305 (27 plan variants) POS · Bronze Blue Advantage HMO Not accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ Standard (27 plan variants) POS · Expanded Bronze Blue Advantage HMO Not accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ 203 (27 plan variants) POS · Gold Blue Advantage HMO Not accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ 803 (27 plan variants) POS · Gold Blue Advantage HMO Not accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ Standard (27 plan variants) POS · Gold Blue Advantage HMO Not accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ 202 (27 plan variants) POS · Silver Blue Advantage HMO Not accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ 605 (27 plan variants) POS · Silver Blue Advantage HMO Not accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ Standard (27 plan variants) POS · Silver Blue Advantage HMO Not accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Security HMO℠ 200 (27 plan variants) HMO · Catastrophic Blue Advantage HMO Not accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ 205 (27 plan variants) HMO · Silver Blue Advantage HMO Not accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ 801 (14 plan variants) HMO · Silver Blue Advantage HMO Not accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) HMO · Silver Blue Advantage HMO Not accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Laurens R. Pickard is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Laurens R. Pickard is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery (also registered under: Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery) .

Bills through: Shriners Hospitals For Children

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Medtronic $1506
Fresenius $171
Genentech $97

Other

Travel and Lodging $1260
Food and Beverage $665

Additional Specialities

  • Surgeon

Affiliated practices

Karl E Tomm MD & Associates
6560 Fannin Street
Houston, 77030 TX
(713) 797-1303
Rafael Espada MD PA
6560 Fannin Street
Houston, 77030 TX
(713) 790-4556

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Dr. Manish Kanubhai Patel
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  • Address: Suite 2350 6400 Fannin Street Houston, 77030, TX
Dr. Richard Clarence Geis
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 1654 6560 Fannin Street Houston, 77030, TX
Dr. Jonathan Spicer
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 1515 Holcombe Boulevard Houston, 77030, TX
Dr. David A. Ott
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 1101 Bates Avenue Houston, 77030, TX
Dr. John Edgar Fetter
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 6565 Fannin Street Houston, 77030, TX
Dr. Stephen G. Swisher
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 1515 Holcombe Boulevard Houston, 77030, TX
Dr. Travis Jordan Wilder
  • Gender: Male
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Dr. Garrett L. Walsh
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 1515 Holcombe Boulevard Houston, 77030, TX
Dr. Hazim Safi
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 450 6410 Fannin Street Houston, 77030, TX
Dr. Ourania Preventza
  • Gender: Female
  • Address: 6800 West Interstate 10 Suite 200 San Antonio, 78201, TX

Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Laurens Russell Pickard have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Laurens Russell Pickard is affiliated with Karl E Tomm MD & Associates. For the full list of practices see this list.

Does Dr. Laurens Russell Pickard accept insurance?

Dr. Laurens Russell Pickard is listed in-network for 19 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. Laurens Russell Pickard treat?

Dr. Laurens Russell Pickard provides treatment for Enlarged Spleen, Esophageal Cancer, Hernia, Peptic Ulcer, Ulcerative Colitis, Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Laurens Russell Pickard?

Dr. Laurens Russell Pickard's office is located at 6560 Fannin Street Suite 1846 in Houston, TX 77030.