Laur Birlea, M.D.
NPI 1972778397 · Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician · Aurora, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laur Birlea, M.D. is a Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider in Aurora, CO (NPI 1972778397).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972778397
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DR.0050340 (CO)
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 tenure25% of score
18 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
314 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 69 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 67 | $140 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 65 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 64 | $182 |
| Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Facial and Neck Nerve Muscles on Both Sides of Face64615 | 37 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Erenumab-Aooebrand: Aimovig Autoinjector | 114 | 25 |
| Rimegepant Sulfatebrand: Nurtec Odt | 83 | 20 |
| Ubrogepantbrand: Ubrelvy | 66 | 13 |
| Galcanezumab-Gnlmbrand: Emgality Pen | 59 | 13 |
| Rizatriptan Benzoatebrand: Rizatriptan | 51 | 17 |
| Atogepantbrand: Qulipta | 49 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,502 across 2 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
- 2008-04-26
- Last updated
- 2018-11-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laur Birlea's NPI number?
- Laur Birlea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972778397, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laur Birlea's specialty?
- Laur Birlea is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laur Birlea located?
- Laur Birlea's practice location on file with NPPES is 12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045-2545.
- What is Laur Birlea's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laur Birlea is (720) 848-2080.
- Does Laur Birlea accept Medicare?
- Laur Birlea is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laur Birlea's NPI active?
- Yes — Laur Birlea's NPI (1972778397) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-11-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.