DR. ANDREW LAWTON M.D.
NPI 1245529726
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Chicago, IL

Active since April 05, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
251 E HURON ST STE 16-738, CHICAGO, IL 60611(312) 926-5924(312) 926-6134 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 17, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 17, 2024, Apr 13, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Andrew Lawton M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ANDREW LAWTON M.D. (NPI 1245529726) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036170663) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Boston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245529726
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. ANDREW LAWTONCredential: M.D.
Location Address251 E HURON ST STE 16-738Chicago, IL 60611-3055
Mailing Address450 Brookline Avenue, Lw-204Boston, MA 02215
Fax(312) 926-6134
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 17, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 17, 2024
NPI 1245529726 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
Licenses Licensed in IL · 036170663 Licensed in MA · 267752
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 267752 (MA)
251 E HURON ST STE 16-738, Chicago, IL 60611

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1450 Brookline AvenueBoston, MA 02215 · Phone (617) 632-6180

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid110106191AMA

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. Andrew Lawton M.d. 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 ID3375796444
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240731001936
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
98 services40 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
60 services34 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
25 services24 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140281
Location251 E Huron StChicago, IL 60611 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Hospitalist
251 E HURON ST STE 16-738
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Hospitalist
251 E HURON ST STE 16-738
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Hospitalist
251 E HURON ST STE 16-738
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Hospitalist
251 E HURON ST STE 16-738
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Physician Assistant
251 E HURON ST STE 16-738
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Physician Assistant
251 E HURON ST STE 16-738
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Hospitalist
251 E HURON ST STE 16-738
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
251 E HURON ST STE 16-738
CHICAGO, IL 60611

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 Andrew Lawton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Andrew Lawton is 1245529726. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2011.

Where is Andrew Lawton located?

Andrew Lawton practices at 251 E Huron St Ste 16-738, Chicago, IL 60611. The listed phone number is (312) 926-5924.

What is Andrew Lawton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Andrew Lawton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Andrew Lawton 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.

Is Andrew Lawton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Andrew Lawton is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Andrew Lawton was last updated on December 17, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.