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Endocrinology

Laura T. Lafave, MD

Works at hospitals in Minneapolis, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Laura T. Lafave, MD is an endocrinologist at 701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Phone: (612) 873-6963. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Laura T. Lafave had 114 Original Medicare patients and 182 services. NPI 1750463030. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Endocrinologist (Medicare lists Endocrinology)
  • Address: 701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415 · Directions
  • Phone: (612) 873‑6963
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Hennepin County Medical Center
  • Group practice: Hennepin Healthcare System Inc
  • Medical school: University Of Minnesota Medical School · graduated 2001 (25 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Laura T. Lafave, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Laura T. Lafave accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laura T. Lafave 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 Laura T. Lafave see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 114 Original Medicare patients and 182 services for Laura T. Lafave. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Laura T. Lafave's NPI number?
1750463030. 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 Laura T. Lafave, 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 patients114
Services billed to Medicare182
Different services or procedures19
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients65

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)103 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)20 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%
  • Diabetes65%
  • High cholesterol62%
  • Chronic kidney disease43%
  • Depression39%
  • Anxiety38%

Hospitals where Laura T. Lafave works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laura T. Lafave 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Laura T. Lafave is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Laura T. Lafave as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Hennepin Healthcare System Inc871 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Endocrinology doctors in Minnesota →

Other endocrinologists in Minneapolis

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minneapolis, MN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Hennepin Healthcare System Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Minnesota Medical School
Graduation year2001 (25 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1750463030
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians