Quick answers
- Does Lawrence D. Bistrong accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lawrence D. Bistrong 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 D. Bistrong see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 844 Original Medicare patients and 2,439 services for Lawrence D. Bistrong. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lawrence D. Bistrong's NPI number?
- 1275752677. 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 D. Bistrong, 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 | 844 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,439 |
| Different services or procedures | 56 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Test to determine lung volumes using sensors (94726)425 services
- Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (94729)421 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)277 services
- Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume (94010)253 services
- Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration (94060)251 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%
- COPD63%
- Arthritis53%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- Diabetes36%
Hospitals where Lawrence D. Bistrong works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lawrence D. Bistrong 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.
- Mercy San Juan Medical CenterCarmichael, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050516
- Sutter Auburn Faith HospitalAuburn, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050498
- Sutter Davis HospitalDavis, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050537
- Sutter Medical Center, SacramentoSacramento, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050108
- Sutter Roseville Medical CenterRoseville, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050309
Practice locations
Addresses where Lawrence D. Bistrong is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5 Medical Plaza Dr, Suite 190Roseville, CA 95661 (916) 679‑3590
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lawrence D. Bistrong as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pulmonary Medicine Associates Medical Group Inc.93 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other critical care doctors in Roseville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Roseville, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pulmonary Medicine Associates Medical Group Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275752677 |
| 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