Quick answers
- Does Lauren C. Portas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauren C. Portas 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 Lauren C. Portas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 573 Original Medicare patients and 2,718 services for Lauren C. Portas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lauren C. Portas's NPI number?
- 1316365661. 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 Lauren C. Portas, 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 | 573 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,718 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)982 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)747 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)386 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)217 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)112 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 pressure69%
- Arthritis55%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
- Diabetes21%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
Hospitals where Lauren C. Portas works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lauren C. Portas 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.
- Milton S Hershey Medical CenterHershey, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390256
- UPMC Pinnacle HospitalsHarrisburg, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390067
Practice locations
Addresses where Lauren C. Portas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2201 Forest Hills Dr, Suite 7Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 652‑5063
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lauren C. Portas as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Saye, Gette and Diamond Dermatology Associates P.C.4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Harrisburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Harrisburg, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Saye, Gette and Diamond Dermatology Associates P.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316365661 |
| 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