Quick answers
- Does Leopold S. Laufer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Leopold S. Laufer 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 Leopold S. Laufer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 139 Original Medicare patients and 549 services for Leopold S. Laufer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Leopold S. Laufer's NPI number?
- 1336194547. 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 Leopold S. Laufer, 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 | 139 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 549 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)216 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)165 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)53 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)47 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth (11103)23 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 cholesterol71%
- High blood pressure64%
- Arthritis40%
- Anxiety23%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
Hospitals where Leopold S. Laufer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Leopold S. Laufer 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.
- LincolnhealthDamariscotta, ME · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 201302
- MaineHealth Maine Medical CenterPortland, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200009
Practice locations
Addresses where Leopold S. Laufer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1601 Congress St, Suite 1Portland, ME 04102 (207) 661‑0100
- 22 Bramhall StPortland, ME 04102
- 24 Miles Ctr Way, Maine Behavioral HealthcareDamariscotta, ME 04543 (844) 292‑0111
- 49 Hooper StWiscasset, ME 04578 (207) 882‑7911
- 5 Miles Ctr WayDamariscotta, ME 04543 (207) 563‑3782
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Leopold S. Laufer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- MaineHealth2,633 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Portland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Portland, ME — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in MaineHealth
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336194547 |
| 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