Quick answers
- Does Laura A. Earnest accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laura A. Earnest 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 A. Earnest see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 114 Original Medicare patients and 1,552 services for Laura A. Earnest. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Laura A. Earnest's NPI number?
- 1134678683. 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 A. Earnest, 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 | 1,552 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)41 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)20 services
- Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee (27447)16 services
- Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis (27130)13 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes34%
- Depression33%
- Anxiety29%
Hospitals where Laura A. Earnest works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laura A. Earnest 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.
- Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage HospitalWinfield, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140242
- Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community HospitalGeneva, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140211
Practice locations
Addresses where Laura A. Earnest is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1800 N Main StWheaton, IL 60187 (630) 933‑4800
- 25 N Winfield RdWinfield, IL 60190
- 27650 Ferry RdWarrenville, IL 60555 (630) 225‑2663
- 27650 Ferry Rd, Suite 100Warrenville, IL 60555 (630) 225‑2663
- 300 Randall RdGeneva, IL 60134 (630) 933‑4700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Laura A. Earnest as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation4,503 clinicians in the group
- Central Dupage Physician Group1,080 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Wheaton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wheaton, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2016 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134678683 |
| 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