Quick answers
- Does Lauren M. Laco accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauren M. Laco accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Lauren M. Laco see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 114 Original Medicare patients and 138 services for Lauren M. Laco. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lauren M. Laco's NPI number?
- 1104588813. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Lauren M. Laco, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 114 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 138 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)57 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)30 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure73%
- High cholesterol73%
- Arthritis60%
- Diabetes37%
- Anxiety27%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lauren M. Laco is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10215 Fernwood Rd, Suite 506Bethesda, MD 20817 (301) 530‑1010
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lauren M. Laco as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bethesda Chevy Chase Orthopaedic Associates, LLC134 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Bethesda
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bethesda, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bethesda Chevy Chase Orthopaedic Associates, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1104588813 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians