Laurel Cushing, M.D.
NPI 1659579324 · Infectious Disease Physician · Minneapolis, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laurel Cushing, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Minneapolis, MN (NPI 1659579324).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659579324
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101257099 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
476 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 198 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 79 | $122 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 79 | $163 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 77 | $110 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 43 | $123 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$163 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 39 | 11 |
| Cephalexin | 30 | — |
| Cefadroxil | 25 | 11 |
| Amoxicillin | 18 | — |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 17 | — |
| Piperacillin Sodium/Tazobactambrand: Piperacillin-Tazobactam | 16 | — |
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone | 13 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-04
- Last updated
- 2024-04-30
- Certified
- 2024-04-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laurel Cushing's NPI number?
- Laurel Cushing's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659579324, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laurel Cushing's specialty?
- Laurel Cushing is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laurel Cushing located?
- Laurel Cushing's practice location on file with NPPES is 2800 Chicago Ave Ste 250, Minneapolis, MN 55407-1355.
- What is Laurel Cushing's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laurel Cushing is (612) 863-4096.
- Does Laurel Cushing accept Medicare?
- Laurel Cushing is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laurel Cushing's NPI active?
- Yes — Laurel Cushing's NPI (1659579324) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.