Quick answers
- Does Laura K. Bianchi accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Laura K. Bianchi may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Laura K. Bianchi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 200 Original Medicare patients and 299 services for Laura K. Bianchi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Laura K. Bianchi's NPI number?
- 1932231115. 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 K. Bianchi, 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 | 200 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 299 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)67 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)62 services
- Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45378)35 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)34 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)27 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 cholesterol74%
- Arthritis47%
- High blood pressure45%
- Osteoporosis27%
- Anxiety22%
- Depression18%
Hospitals where Laura K. Bianchi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laura K. Bianchi 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.
- Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston HospitalEvanston, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140010
- Saint Francis Hospital-EvanstonEvanston, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140080
Practice locations
Addresses where Laura K. Bianchi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1732 Central StEvanston, IL 60201 (847) 256‑1855
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Laura K. Bianchi as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Endoscopy Center of the North Shore LLC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Evanston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Evanston, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Endoscopy Center of the North Shore LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1932231115 |
| 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