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Hospitalist

Russell A. Lauber, DO

Works at hospitals in Saint Maries, ID · Sandpoint, ID · Moscow, ID … · Idaho

Summary

Dr. Russell A. Lauber, DO is a hospitalist at 1055 Riverside Ave, Orofino, ID 83544. Phone: (208) 476-5777. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Russell A. Lauber had 512 Original Medicare patients and 826 services. NPI 1902398928. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Russell A. Lauber, 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 Russell A. Lauber accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell A. Lauber 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 Russell A. Lauber see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 512 Original Medicare patients and 826 services for Russell A. Lauber. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Russell A. Lauber's NPI number?
1902398928. 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 Russell A. Lauber, 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 patients512
Services billed to Medicare826
Different services or procedures9
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)300 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)268 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)103 services
  4. Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)60 services
  5. Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)56 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 cholesterol73%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Heart failure40%
  • Chronic kidney disease39%
  • Ischemic heart disease37%

Hospitals where Russell A. Lauber works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Russell A. Lauber 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.

  • Benewah Community HospitalSaint Maries, ID · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 131317
  • Bonner General HospitalSandpoint, ID · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 131328
  • Gritman Medical CenterMoscow, ID · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 131327
  • Kootenai HealthCoeur D'alene, ID · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 130049
  • Northwest Specialty HospitalPost Falls, ID · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 130066

Practice locations

Addresses where Russell A. Lauber is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Russell A. Lauber as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Kootenai Health Inc399 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Orofino

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Orofino, ID — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Kootenai Health Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolCampbell Univ School Of Osteopathic Medicine
Graduation year2018 (8 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1902398928
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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