Laura Herpel, M.D.
NPI 1558411751 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Herpel, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1558411751).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558411751
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30343 (SC)
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
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
1,077 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 | 809 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 110 | $168 |
| Sleep Study in Sleep Lab (6 Years Or Older)95810 | 61 | $258 |
| Sleep Study in Sleep Lab With Continuous Airway Pressure (6 Years Or Older)95811 | 53 | $204 |
| Sleep Study Including Heart Rate, Breathing, Airflow, and Effort95806 | 16 | $41 |
| Sleep Study Including Heart Rate, Breathing, and Sleep Time |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 303 | 89 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 145 | 33 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 139 | 58 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 123 | 57 |
| Gabapentin | 116 | 30 |
| Doxepin Hcl | 103 | 25 |
| Suvorexantbrand: Belsomra |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$75,451 across 148 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
- 2007-01-11
- Last updated
- 2023-03-30
- Certified
- 2023-03-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Herpel's NPI number?
- Laura Herpel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558411751, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Herpel's specialty?
- Laura Herpel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laura Herpel located?
- Laura Herpel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1333 Taylor St Ste 6b, Columbia, SC 29201-2953.
- What is Laura Herpel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Herpel is (803) 251-3093.
- Does Laura Herpel accept Medicare?
- Laura Herpel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Herpel's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Herpel's NPI (1558411751) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.