Lawrence Biel, M.D.
NPI 1508818824 · Surgery Physician · Forest Lake, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lawrence Biel, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Forest Lake, MN (NPI 1508818824).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508818824
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 27297 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
54 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 | 54 | $124 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $124–$124 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Thyroid,porkbrand: NP Thyroid | 31 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 22 |
| Losartan Potassium | 19 |
| Metformin Hcl | 16 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 13 |
| Progesterone, Micronizedbrand: Progesterone | 13 |
| Methimazole | 11 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Rybelsus | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$115 across 6 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
- 2006-05-16
- Last updated
- 2012-05-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lawrence Biel's NPI number?
- Lawrence Biel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508818824, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lawrence Biel's specialty?
- Lawrence Biel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lawrence Biel located?
- Lawrence Biel's practice location on file with NPPES is 967 South Lake Street, Forest Lake, MN 55025-2616.
- What is Lawrence Biel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lawrence Biel is (651) 464-1113.
- Does Lawrence Biel accept Medicare?
- Lawrence Biel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lawrence Biel's NPI active?
- Yes — Lawrence Biel's NPI (1508818824) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-05-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.