Laura Elizabeth Blackford, MD

Family Medicine

Laura Elizabeth Blackford is a Family Medicine specialist based in Plymouth, IN with over 15 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(574) 948-5100Plymouth, IN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Patients across IN can see Laura Elizabeth Blackford, MD in person in Plymouth or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 15+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 60% of reporting doctors in Indiana
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 396 Family Medicine providers in INSee all Family Medicine in Plymouth15+ years experienceNPI since 2011

Older · 1823dNPPES updated 2021-05-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Indiana Medical Licensing Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2349 Lake Ave Suite 100, Plymouth, IN 46563-7835

Fax: (574) 948-5499
Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-6%)43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)27%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
23%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Heart Failure
22%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%
GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · May 26, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 15 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 6309, South Bend, IN 46660-6309

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Laura Elizabeth Blackford

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Laura Elizabeth Blackford for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Plymouth required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Laura Elizabeth Blackford

NPI records show Dr. Blackford as active with telehealth listed in Plymouth, IN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (574) 948-5100.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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