Quick answers
- Does Laura R. Fitzgerald accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laura R. Fitzgerald 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 Laura R. Fitzgerald see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 265 Original Medicare patients and 1,308 services for Laura R. Fitzgerald. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Laura R. Fitzgerald's NPI number?
- 1134553704. 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 Laura R. Fitzgerald, 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 | 265 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,308 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 83 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)565 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)433 services
- Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99305)85 services
- Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99348)72 services
- Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes (99347)57 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Anxiety69%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia61%
- Depression58%
- Arthritis57%
Hospitals where Laura R. Fitzgerald works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laura R. Fitzgerald 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.
- Griffin HospitalDerby, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070031
Practice locations
Addresses where Laura R. Fitzgerald is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 25 Lorraine StHartford, CT 06105 (718) 298‑4375
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Laura R. Fitzgerald as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Step Up Care PC LLC169 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Hartford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hartford, CT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Step Up Care PC LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134553704 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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