Quick answers
- Does Lori J. Elwood accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lori J. Elwood 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 Lori J. Elwood see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 209 Original Medicare patients and 570 services for Lori J. Elwood. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lori J. Elwood's NPI number?
- 1417956624. 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 Lori J. Elwood, 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 | 209 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 570 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)236 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)88 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)50 services
- Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)45 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 cholesterol74%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes40%
- Anxiety39%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
Hospitals where Lori J. Elwood works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lori J. Elwood 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.
- Licking Memorial HospitalNewark, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360218
Practice locations
Addresses where Lori J. Elwood is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1320 W Main StNewark, OH 43055
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Newark
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Newark, OH — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417956624 |
| 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