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Orthopedic Surgery

Laura S. Phieffer, MD

Works at hospitals in Columbus, OH · Ohio

Summary

Dr. Laura S. Phieffer, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 181 Taylor Ave, Columbus, OH 43203. Phone: (614) 257-3000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Laura S. Phieffer had 127 Original Medicare patients and 258 services. NPI 1801859350. 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: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 181 Taylor Ave, Columbus, OH 43203 · Directions (7 more locations)
  • Phone: (614) 257‑3000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Ohio State University State Health System
  • Group practice: OSU Internal Medicine LLC
  • Medical school: University Of Michigan Medical School · graduated 1996 (30 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 S. Phieffer, 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 S. Phieffer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laura S. Phieffer 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 S. Phieffer see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 127 Original Medicare patients and 258 services for Laura S. Phieffer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Laura S. Phieffer's NPI number?
1801859350. 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 S. Phieffer, 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 patients127
Services billed to Medicare258
Different services or procedures60
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)50 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)46 services
  3. Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less (76000)18 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)13 services
  5. Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant (27245)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 blood pressure75%
  • Arthritis73%
  • High cholesterol72%
  • Depression46%
  • Anxiety46%
  • Diabetes42%

Hospitals where Laura S. Phieffer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laura S. Phieffer 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 S. Phieffer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

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

  • OSU Internal Medicine LLC1,161 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Columbus

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, OH — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in OSU Internal Medicine LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Michigan Medical School
Graduation year1996 (30 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1801859350
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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