Quick answers
- Does Laura L. Nelsen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laura L. Nelsen 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 L. Nelsen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 698 Original Medicare patients and 1,803 services for Laura L. Nelsen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Laura L. Nelsen's NPI number?
- 1770704728. 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 L. Nelsen, 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 | 698 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,803 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)851 services
- Protein measurement, serum (84165)158 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)154 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)121 services
- Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report (88173)58 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 pressure71%
- High cholesterol68%
- Arthritis44%
- Anxiety34%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Diabetes30%
Hospitals where Laura L. Nelsen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laura L. Nelsen 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.
- Maine General Medical CenterAugusta, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200039
Practice locations
Addresses where Laura L. Nelsen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 35 Medical Ctr PkwyAugusta, ME 04330 (207) 626‑1409
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Laura L. Nelsen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Pathology Associates, PA4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Augusta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Augusta, ME — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Pathology Associates, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770704728 |
| 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