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Anesthesiology

Laurence C. Torsher, MD

Works at hospitals in Rochester, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Laurence C. Torsher, MD is an anesthesiologist at 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905. Phone: (507) 284-2511. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Laurence C. Torsher had 253 Original Medicare patients and 319 services. NPI 1972582849. 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: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 · Directions
  • Phone: (507) 284‑2511
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester
  • Group practice: Mayo Clinic
  • Medical school: graduated 1987 (39 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Laurence C. Torsher, 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 Laurence C. Torsher accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laurence C. Torsher 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 Laurence C. Torsher see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 253 Original Medicare patients and 319 services for Laurence C. Torsher. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Laurence C. Torsher's NPI number?
1972582849. 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 Laurence C. Torsher, 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 patients253
Services billed to Medicare319
Different services or procedures48
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)48 services
  2. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)42 services
  3. Anesthesia for total hip replacement (01214)28 services
  4. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) (64415)24 services
  5. Injection of substance into lower spine canal (62322)22 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).

  • Arthritis74%
  • High blood pressure72%
  • High cholesterol72%
  • Chronic kidney disease29%
  • Anxiety28%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%

Hospitals where Laurence C. Torsher works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laurence C. Torsher 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 Laurence C. Torsher is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Laurence C. Torsher as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Mayo Clinic4,956 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Rochester

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rochester, MN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Mayo Clinic

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1972582849
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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