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Gastroenterology

Laura K. Bianchi, MD

Works at hospitals in Evanston, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Laura K. Bianchi, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1732 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201. Phone: (847) 256-1855. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Laura K. Bianchi had 200 Original Medicare patients and 299 services. NPI 1932231115. 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 Laura K. Bianchi, 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 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 patients200
Services billed to Medicare299
Different services or procedures15
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)67 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)62 services
  3. Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45378)35 services
  4. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)34 services
  5. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Laura K. Bianchi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

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

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Other gastroenterologists in Evanston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Evanston, IL — not a recommendation.

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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

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical School
Graduation year2001 (25 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1932231115
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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