LAWRENCE A. BIRCOLL M.D.
NPI 1891782918
Orthopaedic Surgery in Decatur, GA

Active since October 04, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.93/100
CMS Quality Rating
487 WINN WAY, SUITE 100, DECATUR, GA 30030(770) 491-3003(770) 491-0729 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 13, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Lawrence A. Bircoll M.d. NPPES

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

LAWRENCE A. BIRCOLL M.D. (NPI 1891782918) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Decatur, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (036926) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Michigan Medical School (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891782918
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameLAWRENCE A. BIRCOLLCredential: M.D.
Location Address487 WINN WAY, SUITE 100Decatur, GA 30030-1735
Mailing Address487 Winn Way, Suite 100Decatur, GA 30030-1735 · (770) 491-3003 · Fax (770) 491-0729
Fax(770) 491-0729
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateOctober 4, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 13, 2014
NPI 1891782918 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License Licensed in GA · 036926
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
487 WINN WAY, Decatur, GA 30030

Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid000553902FGA
Medicaid000553902GGA
Medicare PIN20NCCPDGA
Medicaid000553902EGA
Medicare UPINF61265GA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lawrence A. Bircoll M.d. 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 ID6507869153
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060821000277
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 17

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.

Hyaluronan or derivative, triluron, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg J7332
Triluron is a treatment involving injections of a substance called hyaluronan into your joints. It helps to lubricate and cushion the joint, which can reduce pain and improve movement, especially in conditions like osteoarthritis. Each injection contains 1 mg of hyaluronan.
3,840 services42 patients
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301
Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.
1,172 services165 patients
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
371 services167 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
268 services198 patients
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 73560
An X-ray of the knee with 1-2 views is a quick, painless test that produces images of the knee bones. It helps identify fractures, infections, or changes in the knee joint. During the procedure, you'll be asked to stay still while the X-ray machine captures the images.
189 services138 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
140 services140 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Piedmont Eastside Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Snellville, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number110192
Location1700 Medical WaySnellville, GA 30078 · Gwinnett County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30030 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
$88.06 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $22.01 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.85 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $17.71 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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.

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.

92.93/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.38
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
11%914 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
26%4,965 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
96%3,378 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
31%356 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
60%1,272 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
27%2,431 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
12%2,260 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 47% · 932 patients
Patients tobacco: 3% · 40 patients
42%932 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
77%2,431 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
8%2,431 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
36%2,431 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

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

Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height E0143
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
8 suppliers20 claims20 services$42.92 avg. paid by Medicare
Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms E0163
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
4 suppliers13 claims13 services$47.57 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous passive motion exercise device for use on knee only E0935
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers16 claims336 services$18.77 avg. paid by Medicare
Lower extremity orthoses, not otherwise specified L2999
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
2 suppliers17 claims17 services$82.87 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 8

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

Physical Therapist
487 WINN WAY, SUITE 201
DECATUR, GA 30030
Physical Therapist
487 WINN WAY
DECATUR, GA 30030
Physical Therapist
487 WINN WAY
DECATUR, GA 30030
Physical Therapist
487 WINN WAY
DECATUR, GA 30030
Internal Medicine
487 WINN WAY
DECATUR, GA 30030
Physical Therapist
487 WINN WAY, SUITE 201
DECATUR, GA 30030
Internal Medicine
487 WINN WAY, SUITE 202
DECATUR, GA 30030
Orthopaedic Surgery
487 WINN WAY, SUITE 100
DECATUR, GA 30030

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 Lawrence Bircoll's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lawrence Bircoll is 1891782918. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 4, 2005.

Where is Lawrence Bircoll located?

Lawrence Bircoll practices at 487 Winn Way Suite 100, Decatur, GA 30030. The listed phone number is (770) 491-3003.

What is Lawrence Bircoll's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Lawrence Bircoll enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lawrence Bircoll 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.

Is Lawrence Bircoll affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lawrence Bircoll is affiliated with Piedmont Eastside Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lawrence Bircoll was last updated on August 13, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.