Quick answers
- Does Laura L. Downey accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laura L. Downey 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 L. Downey see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 985 Original Medicare patients and 4,230 services for Laura L. Downey. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Laura L. Downey's NPI number?
- 1215932553. 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 L. Downey, 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 | 985 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,230 |
| Different services or procedures | 47 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)885 services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)709 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)499 services
- Exam of ear using a microscope (92504)425 services
- Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing (G0268)323 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis55%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Osteoporosis31%
- Anxiety28%
Hospitals where Laura L. Downey works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laura L. Downey 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.
- Cooperman Barnabas Medical CenterLivingston, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310076
- Morristown Medical CenterMorristown, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310015
- Overlook Medical CenterSummit, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310051
Practice locations
Addresses where Laura L. Downey is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 741 Northfield Ave, Suite 104West Orange, NJ 07052 (973) 243‑0600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Laura L. Downey as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Associates in Otolaryngology of NJ, LLC14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in West Orange
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Orange, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Associates in Otolaryngology of NJ, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York Medical College |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215932553 |
| 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