Laurence Torsher, M.D.
NPI 1972582849 · Anesthesiology Physician · Rochester, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laurence Torsher, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Rochester, MN (NPI 1972582849).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972582849
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 36118 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 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
219 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 48 | $194 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 42 | $59 |
| Anesthesia for Total Hip Replacement01214 | 28 | $193 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle (brachial Plexus)64415 | 24 | $68 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal62322 | 22 | $77 |
| Anesthesia for Open Or Endoscopic Total Shoulder Joint Replacement01638 | 19 | $201 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-10
- Last updated
- 2020-08-04
- Certified
- 2020-08-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laurence Torsher's NPI number?
- Laurence Torsher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972582849, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laurence Torsher's specialty?
- Laurence Torsher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laurence Torsher located?
- Laurence Torsher's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001.
- What is Laurence Torsher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laurence Torsher is (507) 284-2511.
- Does Laurence Torsher accept Medicare?
- Laurence Torsher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laurence Torsher's NPI active?
- Yes — Laurence Torsher's NPI (1972582849) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.