LAURA CATHERINE UNDERWOOD NP
NPI 1538568795
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in New York, NY

Active since August 13, 2014Accepts Medicare Assignment
530 1ST AVE, 10S, NEW YORK, NY 10016(813) 956-4232 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 7, 2023, Nov 1, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Laura Catherine Underwood Np NPPES

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

LAURA CATHERINE UNDERWOOD NP (NPI 1538568795) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in New York, New York, licensed in New York (594047) and active in the NPI registry since August 2014. She is affiliated with Nyu Langone Hospitals and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538568795
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameLAURA CATHERINE UNDERWOODCredential: NP
Location Address530 1ST AVE, 10SNew York, NY 10016-6402
Mailing Address46 Whitney Pl Apt 3Buffalo, NY 14201-3302 · (718) 801-3135
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateAugust 13, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 7, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 7, 2023
✔ NPI 1538568795 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 594047
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Adult HealthTaxonomy 363LA2200X · License 306143 (NY)
530 1ST AVE, New York, NY 10016

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Laura Catherine Underwood Np 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 ID4082059894
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240304001042

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Laura Underwood reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Gastroenterology
530 1ST AVE
New York, NY 10016
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: New York University
  • 1,074 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.

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
66 services65 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
25 services25 patients
Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537
Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.
23 services23 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Nyu Langone Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330214
Location550 First AvenueNew York, NY 10016 · New York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10016 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
$150.24 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $37.56 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$81.44 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $20.36 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
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.

Pediatrics
530 1ST AVE, SUITE 7A
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Physician Assistant (Medical)
530 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
530 1ST AVE, SUITE 9V
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
530 1ST AVE, SUITE 10Q
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
530 1ST AVE, SUITE 9V
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Plastic Surgery
530 1ST AVE, SUITE 8Y
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
530 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
530 1ST AVE, SUITE 9V
NEW YORK, NY 10016

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 Laura Underwood's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Underwood is 1538568795. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 13, 2014.

Where is Laura Underwood located?

Laura Underwood practices at 530 1st Ave 10S, New York, NY 10016. The listed phone number is (813) 956-4232.

What is Laura Underwood's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Laura Underwood enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Underwood 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 organization bills Medicare for Laura Underwood's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Laura Underwood reassigns Medicare benefits to Nyu Gastroenterology Associates (New York, NY). The 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 Laura Underwood's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Laura Underwood affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laura Underwood is affiliated with Nyu Langone Hospitals.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Underwood was last updated on September 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.