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Neurology

Lawrence J. Hayward, MD

Works at hospitals in Southbridge, MA · Worcester, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Lawrence J. Hayward, MD is a neurologist at 119 Belmont St, Worcester, MA 01605. Phone: (508) 334-1000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Lawrence J. Hayward had 81 Original Medicare patients and 94 services. NPI 1104807767. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lawrence J. Hayward, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Lawrence J. Hayward accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lawrence J. Hayward 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 Lawrence J. Hayward see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 81 Original Medicare patients and 94 services for Lawrence J. Hayward. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Lawrence J. Hayward's NPI number?
1104807767. 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 Lawrence J. Hayward, 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 patients81
Services billed to Medicare94
Different services or procedures12
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)24 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)22 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)13 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)11 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 pressure74%
  • High cholesterol74%
  • Anxiety52%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Depression44%
  • Ischemic heart disease32%

Hospitals where Lawrence J. Hayward works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lawrence J. Hayward at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Lawrence J. Hayward is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lawrence J. Hayward as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • UMass Memorial Medical Group Inc2,516 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurologists in Worcester

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Worcester, MA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in UMass Memorial Medical Group Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolBaylor College Of Medicine
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1104807767
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians