Quick answers
- Does Lawrence D. Lunsford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lawrence D. Lunsford 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. Lunsford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 86 Original Medicare patients and 123 services for Lawrence D. Lunsford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lawrence D. Lunsford's NPI number?
- 1467429639. 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. Lunsford, 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 | 86 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 123 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)69 services
- Computer-assisted radiosurgery of complex growth of brain, first growth (61798)13 services
- Computer-assisted radiosurgery application of headframe (61800)12 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)11 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 pressure65%
- Arthritis47%
- Anxiety29%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)28%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Hospitals where Lawrence D. Lunsford works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lawrence D. Lunsford 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.
- Excela Health Latrobe HospitalLatrobe, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390219
- UPMC Presbyterian ShadysidePittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390164
Practice locations
Addresses where Lawrence D. Lunsford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 200 Lothrop StPittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 383‑1370
- 200 Lothrop St, Muh 4 EastPittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 383‑1370
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lawrence D. Lunsford as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Pittsburgh Physicians4,236 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in Pittsburgh
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pittsburgh, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Pittsburgh Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 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) | 1467429639 |
| 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