Laurie Hughell, PA
NPI 1245241116 · Medical Physician Assistant · Urbandale, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laurie Hughell, PA is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Urbandale, IA (NPI 1245241116).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245241116
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01603 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
587 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 105 | $98 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 58 | $8 |
| Blood Creatinine Level82565 | 52 | $5 |
| Albumin (protein) Level82040 | 40 | $5 |
| Red Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate, to Detect Inflammation, Automated85652 | 38 | $3 |
| Liver Enzyme (sgpt), Level84460 | 37 | $5 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 227 | 84 |
| Prednisone | 145 | 83 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 110 | 42 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 107 | 63 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 49 | 16 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 45 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$670 across 12 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-10
- Last updated
- 2025-05-13
- Certified
- 2025-05-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laurie Hughell's NPI number?
- Laurie Hughell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245241116, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laurie Hughell's specialty?
- Laurie Hughell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Laurie Hughell located?
- Laurie Hughell's practice location on file with NPPES is 8421 Plum Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322-7356.
- What is Laurie Hughell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laurie Hughell is (515) 270-7222.
- Does Laurie Hughell accept Medicare?
- Laurie Hughell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laurie Hughell's NPI active?
- Yes — Laurie Hughell's NPI (1245241116) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.