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LAURA NEEDHAM PA-C
NPI 1659845642
Physician Assistant in Boston, MA

Active since January 14, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
725 ALBANY ST, SHAPIRO 3 STE A, BOSTON, MA 02118(617) 414-4861 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 12, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 12, 2019, Jan 30, 2019, Jan 14, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Laura Needham Pa-c NPPES

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

LAURA NEEDHAM PA-C (NPI 1659845642) is an individual physician assistant in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (PA6888) and active in the NPI registry since January 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659845642
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameLAURA NEEDHAMCredential: PA-C
Location Address725 ALBANY ST, SHAPIRO 3 STE ABoston, MA 02118
Mailing Address720 Harrison Ave # Dob503Boston, MA 02118-2371
Phone(617) 414-4861
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJanuary 14, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 12, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1659845642 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MA · PA6888✔ Licensed in FL · 9111636
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.
725 ALBANY ST, Boston, MA 02118
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Laura Needham 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 ID6608102769
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190726000934
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

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

Boston Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220031
Location1 Boston Medical Center PlaceBoston, MA 02118 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02118 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
$97.64 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $24.41 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
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.

TYLER BRECK MARTIN NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
725 ALBANY ST, SHAPIRO 3, SUITE A
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 414-4886
JEFFREY MARK DRAZEN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
725 ALBANY ST, SHAPIRO 9, SUITE B
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-7480
DR. NOOR ANMOL KAUR CHADHA MD, MS
Obstetrics & Gynecology
725 ALBANY ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 414-2000
DR. KAREN FREUND M.D.
Internal Medicine
725 ALBANY ST, SHAPIRO 5, SUITE A
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-7428
DR. VIKEN L BABIKIAN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
725 ALBANY ST, SHAPIRO 7, SUITE B
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-8456
DR. JOHN J CROKE MD
Dermatology
725 ALBANY ST, SHAPIRO 8
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-7420
DEBORAH ANN MCNEIL NP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
725 ALBANY ST, SHAPIRO 4, SUITE B
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-5633
DR. ALEXANDRA R. PIPILAS M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
725 ALBANY ST, SUITE 7B, SHAPIRO BLDG
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-7490

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 Needham's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Needham is 1659845642. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 14, 2019.

Where is Laura Needham located?

Laura Needham practices at 725 Albany St Shapiro 3 Ste A, Boston, MA 02118. The listed phone number is (617) 414-4861.

What is Laura Needham's specialty?

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

Is Laura Needham enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Needham 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 Laura Needham accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Laura Needham 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 Laura Needham affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laura Needham is affiliated with Boston Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Needham was last updated on July 12, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.