DR. ANDREA R LAYS MD
NPI 1043479660
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Duluth, MN

Active since June 09, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
420 E 1ST ST, DULUTH, MN 55805(218) 786-8364 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 16, 2020, Feb 25, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Andrea R Lays Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. ANDREA R LAYS MD (NPI 1043479660) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Duluth, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (68103) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Essentia Health Duluth, and maintains a secondary practice location in Grand Forks.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043479660
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ANDREA R LAYSCredential: MD
Location Address420 E 1ST STDuluth, MN 55805-1901
Mailing Address400 E 3rd StDuluth, MN 55805-1951
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 16, 2020
NPI 1043479660 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
Licenses Licensed in MN · 68103 Licensed in ND · 10988 Licensed in IL · 036118035
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
420 E 1ST ST, Duluth, MN 55805

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Andrea R Howick Md

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11380 S Columbia Rd - Altru Family Medicine CenterGrand Forks, ND 58201 · Phone (701) 780-6900

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Andrea R Lays Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1052487485
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210226001655, I20251212003768
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Essentia Health Duluth

Acute Care Hospitals · Duluth, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240019
Location502 East Second StreetDuluth, MN 55805 · St. Louis County
Birthing friendly

St Marys Hospital Superior

Critical Access Hospitals · Superior, WI
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number521329
Location3500 Tower AveSuperior, WI 54880 · Douglas County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55805 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
420 E 1ST ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Family Medicine
420 E 1ST ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Internal Medicine
420 E 1ST ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Pediatrics
420 E 1ST ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
420 E 1ST ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
420 E 1ST ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Pharmacist
420 E 1ST ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Pharmacist
420 E 1ST ST, MAILBOX: 1S3W10
DULUTH, MN 55805

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Andrea Lays's NPI number?

The NPI number for Andrea Lays is 1043479660. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2008. The provider is also known as Andrea R Howick MD.

Where is Andrea Lays located?

Andrea Lays practices at 420 E 1st St, Duluth, MN 55805. The listed phone number is (218) 786-8364.

What is Andrea Lays's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Andrea Lays enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Andrea Lays is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Andrea Lays accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners, Medica, Sanford Health Plan and Security Health Plan list Andrea Lays as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Andrea Lays affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Andrea Lays is affiliated with Essentia Health Duluth and St Marys Hospital Superior.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Andrea Lays was last updated on September 16, 2020. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.