Quick answers
- Does Andras L. Laufer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Andras L. Laufer 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 Andras L. Laufer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 156 Original Medicare patients and 247 services for Andras L. Laufer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Andras L. Laufer's NPI number?
- 1881703320. 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 Andras L. Laufer, 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 | 156 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 247 |
| Different services or procedures | 63 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)25 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)25 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)16 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)13 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99221)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%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis67%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Anxiety40%
- Depression34%
Hospitals where Andras L. Laufer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Andras L. Laufer 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.
- Albany Medical Center HospitalAlbany, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330013
- Highland HospitalRochester, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330164
- University of Iowa Hospital & ClinicsIowa City, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160058
Practice locations
Addresses where Andras L. Laufer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 391 Myrtle AveAlbany, NY 12208 (518) 262‑5640
- 391 Myrtle Ave, Suite 1bAlbany, NY 12208 (518) 264‑2225
- 47 New Scotland AveAlbany, NY 12208 (518) 264‑2225
- 601 Elmwood AveRochester, NY 14642 (585) 275‑2141
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Andras L. Laufer as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Albany Medical College1,056 clinicians in the group
- U of R Anesthesiology Group347 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
- Pain Managementalso
Other anesthesiologists in Albany
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albany, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Albany Medical College
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 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) | 1881703320 |
| 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