LAUREL ESSIEN CNM
NPI 1336729003
Advanced Practice Midwife in Rochester, NY

Active since April 08, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
909 CULVER RD, ROCHESTER, NY 14609(585) 276-9388 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 22, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Laurel Essien Cnm NPPES

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

LAUREL ESSIEN CNM (NPI 1336729003) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Rochester, New York, licensed in New York (002300) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Strong Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336729003
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Provider Legal NameLAUREL ESSIENCredential: CNM
Location Address909 CULVER RDRochester, NY 14609-7141
Mailing Address601 Elmwood Ave Box 668Rochester, NY 14642-0001 · (585) 275-5705
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateMay 22, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMay 22, 2024
✔ NPI 1336729003 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367A00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 002300
Definition
Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 923700 (NY)
909 CULVER RD, Rochester, NY 14609

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Laurel Hunt

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Laurel Essien Cnm 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 ID8022556380
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240817000029
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Laurel Essien reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
990 SOUTH AVE, SUITE 103
Rochester, NY 14620
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 107 clinicians in this Medicare group
Primary Care
738 LIBRARY RD., 270617
Rochester, NY 14627
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 1,624 clinicians in this Medicare group
Obstetrics & Gynecology
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 668
Rochester, NY 14642
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 182 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Strong Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330285
Location601 Elmwood AveRochester, NY 14642 · Monroe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14609 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
$84.93 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.57 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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 3

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

Nurse Practitioner (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
909 CULVER RD
ROCHESTER, NY 14609
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
909 CULVER RD
ROCHESTER, NY 14609
Nursing Care
909 CULVER RD
ROCHESTER, NY 14609

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 Laurel Essien's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laurel Essien is 1336729003. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2021. The provider is also known as Laurel Hunt.

Where is Laurel Essien located?

Laurel Essien practices at 909 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14609. The listed phone number is (585) 276-9388.

What is Laurel Essien's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Is Laurel Essien enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laurel Essien 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Laurel Essien's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Laurel Essien reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Highlands Womens Health (Rochester, NY), University Of Rochester (Rochester, NY) and Strong Obstetrics-Gynecology Group (Rochester, NY). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Laurel Essien's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Laurel Essien affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laurel Essien is affiliated with Strong Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laurel Essien was last updated on May 22, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.