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LAURENCE MARION DESHIELDS MD
NPI 1861411084
Family Medicine in Alexandria, VA

Active since July 19, 2006PECOS Enrolled
89.46/100
CMS Quality Rating
820 S COLUMBUS ST, #106, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314(202) 230-2811 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Laurence Marion Deshields Md NPPES

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

LAURENCE MARION DESHIELDS MD (NPI 1861411084) is an individual family medicine provider in Alexandria, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101244369) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Elkhart General Hospital, and is a graduate of Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861411084
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameLAURENCE MARION DESHIELDSCredential: MD
Location Address820 S COLUMBUS ST, #106Alexandria, VA 22314-4289
Mailing Address820 S Columbus St Unit 106Alexandria, VA 22314-4293 · (202) 230-2811
Phone(202) 230-2811
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSWright State University Boonshoft School Of MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJuly 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 2, 2025
NPPES CertifiedDecember 2, 2025
✔ NPI 1861411084 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0101244369
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 37837 (IA)
820 S COLUMBUS ST, Alexandria, VA 22314
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health and more.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 (PECOS)

Laurence Marion Deshields Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID6608944020
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121214000019, I20141209001968, I20220103002053, I20240621002084, I20241001000892
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 8

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
194 services104 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
146 services142 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
110 services48 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
86 services85 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
83 services82 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
31 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Elkhart General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Elkhart, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number150018
Location600 E BlvdElkhart, IN 46514 · Elkhart County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ashtabula County Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Ashtabula, OH
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360125
Location2420 Lake AvenueAshtabula, OH 44004 · Ashtabula County
Emergency services

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski

Acute Care Hospitals · Pulaski, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440020
Location1265 E College StPulaski, TN 38478 · Giles County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sovah Health Danville

Acute Care Hospitals · Danville, VA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number490075
Location142 South Main StreetDanville, VA 24541 · Danville City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 22314 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
$100.31 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $25.07 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

89.46/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality79.43
Improvement Activities40
Cost86.98

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$782.55 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

MS. TAWANA HERRING LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
820 S COLUMBUS ST, B25
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
Alexandria City (301) 300-6549

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 Laurence Deshields's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laurence Deshields is 1861411084. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 19, 2006.

Where is Laurence Deshields located?

Laurence Deshields practices at 820 S Columbus St #106, Alexandria, VA 22314. The listed phone number is (202) 230-2811.

What is Laurence Deshields's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Laurence Deshields enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laurence Deshields is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Laurence Deshields accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and Ambetter from Home State Health and 11 other insurers list Laurence Deshields 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 Laurence Deshields affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laurence Deshields is affiliated with Elkhart General Hospital, Ashtabula County Medical Center, Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski and Sovah Health Danville.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laurence Deshields was last updated on December 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months 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.