ELLEN LAPOWSKY CNM
NPI 1821168626
Advanced Practice Midwife in Cambridge, MA

Active since November 09, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139(617) 665-5222 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Ellen Lapowsky Cnm NPPES

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

ELLEN LAPOWSKY CNM (NPI 1821168626) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Cambridge, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (166225) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821168626
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Provider Legal NameELLEN LAPOWSKYCredential: CNM
Location Address1493 CAMBRIDGE STCambridge, MA 02139-1047
Mailing Address1493 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139-1047 · (617) 665-5222
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1821168626 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367A00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 166225
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.
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST, Cambridge, MA 02139

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedRN0073MA

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 (PECOS)

Ellen Lapowsky Cnm is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

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

General Acute Care Hospital
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
Cambridge, MA 02139
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 719 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02139 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.

Speech-Language Pathologist
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
Emergency Medicine
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
Social Worker (Clinical)
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
Registered Nurse
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
Registered Nurse
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
Social Worker (Clinical)
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
Registered Nurse (Ambulatory Care)
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
Registered Nurse (Neonatal, Low-Risk)
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

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 Ellen Lapowsky's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ellen Lapowsky is 1821168626. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 9, 2006.

Where is Ellen Lapowsky located?

Ellen Lapowsky practices at 1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139. The listed phone number is (617) 665-5222.

What is Ellen Lapowsky's specialty?

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

Is Ellen Lapowsky enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ellen Lapowsky is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ellen Lapowsky's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ellen Lapowsky reassigns Medicare benefits to Cambridge Public Health Commission (Cambridge, MA). 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 Ellen Lapowsky's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ellen Lapowsky was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.