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JAMES P LAUGHNER D.O.
NPI 1881655389
Anesthesiology in Punxsutawney, PA

Active since April 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81 HILLCREST DR, PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA 15767(814) 938-1887(814) 938-1479 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 5, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About James P Laughner D.o. NPPES

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

JAMES P LAUGHNER D.O. (NPI 1881655389) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OS007896L) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Penn Highlands Brookville, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881655389
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES P LAUGHNERCredential: D.O.
Location Address81 HILLCREST DRPunxsutawney, PA 15767-2605
Mailing Address81 Hillcrest DrPunxsutawney, PA 15767-2605 · (814) 938-1887 · Fax (814) 938-1479
Phone(814) 938-1887
Fax(814) 938-1479
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateApril 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 5, 2019
✔ NPI 1881655389 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · OS007896L
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
81 HILLCREST DR, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1100 Hospital RdBrookville, PA 15825-1367 · Phone (814) 849-2312
Location 2809 Turnpike AveClearfield, PA 16830-1232 · Phone (814) 768-2296 · Fax (814) 768-2361

Other Identifiers 8

Other218183PA · Upmc Health Plan
Medicaid1041900PA
Medicaid001472042PA
Other050054173PA · Railroad Medicare Number
Other117277PA · Blue Shield Individual
Medicaid0014720420005PA
Other67544PA · Blue Shield Group No
Medicaid98487PA

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

James P Laughner D.o. 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 ID2264325232
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040204000224
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show James Laughner reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Brookville Hospital
14 mi
Anesthesiology
100 HOSPITAL RD
Brookville, PA 15825
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 38 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861556193 (814) 849-2312
Dubois Regional Medical Center
16 mi
Anesthesiology
100 HOSPITAL AVE
Du Bois, PA 15801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 61 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447357843 (814) 371-2200
Tyrone Hospital
44 mi
Critical Access
187 HOSPITAL DR
Tyrone, PA 16686
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1518130731 (Pennsylvania)
  • 106 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659472447 (814) 684-1255
Fink Anesthesia Inc
46 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3109 FAIRWAY DR
Altoona, PA 16602
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 121 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528018546 (814) 696-8886

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

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 other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910
Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Penn Highlands Brookville

Critical Access Hospitals · Brookville, PA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number391312
Location100 Hospital RoadBrookville, PA 15825 · Jefferson County
Emergency services

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.

NICOLE LEIGH POMEROY I NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
81 HILLCREST DR
PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA 15767
Jefferson County (814) 938-3550
PUNXSUTAWNEY AREA HOSP EM MED FPA
General Acute Care Hospital
81 HILLCREST DR
PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA 15767
Jefferson County (814) 938-1810
PUNXSUTAWNEY MEDICAL SERVICES - ANESTHESIA
Anesthesiology
81 HILLCREST DR
PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA 15767
Jefferson County (814) 938-1810
MARILYN HENSE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
81 HILLCREST DR
PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA 15767
Jefferson County (814) 938-1800
MICHAEL EDWARD CHERIAN M.D.
Emergency Medicine
81 HILLCREST DR
PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA 15767
Jefferson County (814) 938-1886
MORGAN A JANOCHA
Dietitian, Registered
81 HILLCREST DR
PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA 15767
Jefferson County (814) 938-1886
PUNXSUTAWNEY HOSP CARD PHYS FPA
General Acute Care Hospital
81 HILLCREST DR
PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA 15767
Jefferson County (814) 938-1810
MACY RAE WEIMER MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
81 HILLCREST DR
PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA 15767
Jefferson County (814) 938-1809

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 James Laughner's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Laughner is 1881655389. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2006.

Where is James Laughner located?

James Laughner practices at 81 Hillcrest Dr, Punxsutawney, PA 15767. The listed phone number is (814) 938-1887.

What is James Laughner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is James Laughner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Laughner 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 James Laughner's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Laughner reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Brookville Hospital (Brookville, PA), Dubois Regional Medical Center (Du Bois, PA), Tyrone Hospital (Tyrone, PA) and Fink Anesthesia Inc (Altoona, PA). 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 James Laughner's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is James Laughner affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Laughner is affiliated with Penn Highlands Brookville.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Laughner was last updated on November 5, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.