LAURA S CRITCHFIELD PA-C
NPI 1306110069
Physician Assistant in Hershey, PA

Q: What is Laura Critchfield's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Critchfield is 1306110069. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 28, 2012.

Q: What is Laura Critchfield's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Critchfield was last updated on July 6, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years 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.

Active since February 28, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

71.78/100

CMS Quality Rating

845 FISHBURN RD, HERSHEY, PA 17033(717) 531-8181(717) 531-3509 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 6, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Laura S Critchfield Pa-c NPPES

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

LAURA S CRITCHFIELD PA-C (NPI 1306110069) is an individual physician assistant in Hershey, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MA056689) and active in the NPI registry since February 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306110069

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameLAURA S CRITCHFIELDCredential: PA-C

Location Address845 FISHBURN RDHershey, PA 17033

Mailing AddressPo Box 858, Mc A410Hershey, PA 17033-0858 · (800) 243-1455

Phone(717) 531-8181

Fax(717) 531-3509

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateFebruary 28, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 6, 2018

✔ NPI 1306110069 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MA056689

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X · License OA002824 (PA)

845 FISHBURN RD, Hershey, PA 17033

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid103146146PA

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

Laura S Critchfield Pa-c 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 ID6204097603

PECOS Enrollment IDI20120411000669

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 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

107 services65 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

39 services35 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lebanon, PA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number390066

Location252 South 4th StreetLebanon, PA 17042 · Lebanon County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hershey, PA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390256

Location500 University DriveHershey, PA 17033 · Dauphin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17033 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

$84.88 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$68.36 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

71.78/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

48.32

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

57.63

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

93%28 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

91%47 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

100%50 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age

Percentage of female patients aged 65-85 years of age who ever had a central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to check for osteoporosis

70%23 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

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