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Active NPI 1154855575 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Laura Elizabeth Cooper , MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery • Bethlehem, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Laura Cooper, MD is a certified Colon & Rectal Surgery practicing in Bethlehem, PA. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2017, Dr. Cooper delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1530 8TH AVE.

Dr. Cooper is affiliated with St Lukes Physician Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1530 8th Ave

Bethlehem, PA 180181883

Telephone 7173792033
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Colon & Rectal Surgery in Bethlehem, PA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
9 Yrs -14.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.3 Yrs
State Avg: 25.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
6 Specialists

Practicing in Bethlehem, PA (126 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cooper (9 Years) 9 Yrs
Bethlehem Specialty Average (23.3 Years) 23.3 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-01-22
Colon & Rectal Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208C00000X

State License PA MD485693

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

St Lukes Physician Group Inc

250 S 21st St, Easton, PA 180423851

St Lukes Physician Group Inc

1872 St Lukes Blvd, Easton, PA 180455669

Phone: 4845267575

St Lukes Physician Group Inc

700 Lawn Ave, Sellersville, PA 189601548

Phone: 4848225700

St Lukes Physician Group Inc

1530 8th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 180181883

St Lukes Physician Group Inc

1872 St Lukes Blvd, Easton, PA 180455669

Phone: 4845267800

St Lukes Physician Group Inc

801 Ostrm St, Bethlehem, PA 180151000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

13 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1093777088

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1346202330

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Renata Lerer , MD

Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

NPI 1518427178

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Gabriella Meriano , FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1558117051

Family Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified)

Dr. Sara Schwenk , MD

Internal Medicine - Hepatology

NPI 1649899550

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. W Reilly , MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

NPI 1669433785

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location January 22, 2026

Registered at 1530 8TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 180181883 (Tel: 7173792033)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 22, 2026

Registered at 1530 8TH AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 180181883

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 22, 2026

Colon & Rectal Surgery (License #MD485693 in PA)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 08, 2019

Recorded as LAURA COOPER, MD

NPI Profile Active April 12, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 12, 2017

Registered at 22 S GREENE ST, BALTIMORE, MD 212011544 (Tel: 7173792033)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 12, 2017

Registered at 22 S GREENE ST, BALTIMORE, MD 212011544 (Tel: 4103285878)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 12, 2017

Recorded as LAURA TRAUB, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 12, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 12, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1154855575
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 12, 2017
Last Update: January 22, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1530 8th Ave

Bethlehem, PA 180181883

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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