Quick answers
- Does Laurie A. Bergstrom accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laurie A. Bergstrom 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 Laurie A. Bergstrom see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 346 Original Medicare patients and 59,919 services for Laurie A. Bergstrom. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Laurie A. Bergstrom's NPI number?
- 1972694123. 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 Laurie A. Bergstrom, 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 | 346 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 59,919 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0717)22,000 services
- Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (J3262)12,720 services
- Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0129)10,025 services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)6,600 services
- Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg (J1745)1,500 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure61%
- Osteoporosis58%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Depression23%
Hospitals where Laurie A. Bergstrom works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laurie A. Bergstrom 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.
- Mt. Graham Regional Medical CenterSafford, AZ · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 031319
Practice locations
Addresses where Laurie A. Bergstrom is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7520 N Oracle Rd, Suite 100Tucson, AZ 85704 (520) 408‑1133
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Laurie A. Bergstrom as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Catalina Pointe Arthritis and Rheumatology Specialists, PC10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other rheumatologists in Tucson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tucson, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Catalina Pointe Arthritis and Rheumatology Specialists, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arizona College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972694123 |
| 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