Active NPI 1972823557 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Laurie S Nelson , MD

Internal Medicine • Hershey, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Laurie Nelson, MD is a registered Internal Medicine practitioner in Hershey, PA. With approximately 16 years of clinical practice since graduating from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 2010, Dr. Nelson provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 1150 COCOA AVE.

Dr. Nelson maintains professional affiliations with The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group, Penn State Health Medical Group Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include 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's, established patient outpatient office visit, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1150 Cocoa Ave

Hershey, PA 170331712

Telephone 8002431455

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 The Milton S Hershey Medical Center - Physicians Group Facility NPI 1538790282

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Hershey, PA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

16 Yrs -0.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 16.4 Yrs

State Avg: 28.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

128 Specialists

Practicing in Hershey, PA (7609 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

18.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

59.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nelson (16 Years) 16 Yrs

Hershey Specialty Average (16.4 Years) 16.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G2211 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's	269	139	$37.39	$15.73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	205	111	$284.71	$119.15
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	132	85	$400.40	$169.52
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	122	70	$7.90	$7.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	58	57	$223.59	$74.05
G2212 Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or	24	18	$71.00	$30.78
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	20	20	$69.35	$29.23
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	17	17	$82.81	$71.39
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	17	12	$475.18	$177.20
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use	14	14	$645.67	$265.97
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	14	14	$127.71	$28.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	185	113	$255.59	$119.91
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	144	91	$333.26	$172.78
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	129	77	$7.00	$6.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	84	66	$187.14	$81.11
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	24	24	$39.00	$29.45
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	21	21	$71.00	$69.53
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	15	13	$539.00	$253.96
81003 Automated urinalysis test	15	11	$5.00	$2.20
G2212 Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or	12	12	$71.00	$31.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	192	109	$247.22	$121.12
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	122	88	$327.73	$173.72
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	88	59	$7.00	$2.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	62	54	$173.76	$78.25
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	46	46	$255.00	$128.16
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	29	29	$39.00	$28.33
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	28	28	$71.00	$65.86
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	22	19	$244.95	$123.30
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	15	15	$39.00	$28.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	112	74	$226.71	$115.44
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	71	64	$318.66	$173.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	68	61	$144.65	$74.31
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	26	26	$359.42	$131.23
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	25	18	$7.00	$3.00
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	18	16	$137.67	$68.48
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	14	14	$39.00	$16.40
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	13	12	$213.92	$104.08
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	11	11	$71.00	$65.26
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	11	11	$460.00	$220.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	65	61	$136.00	$51.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	44	$209.00	$79.36
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	36	35	$121.75	$51.80
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	35	26	$195.86	$79.86
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	13	13	$436.00	$114.05
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	12	12	$295.00	$112.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	165	87	$209.00	$78.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	115	96	$136.00	$50.95
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	39	37	$295.00	$110.71
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	36	36	$436.00	$114.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	197	109	$209.00	$76.69
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	110	99	$136.00	$50.58
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	31	31	$436.00	$113.03
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	19	17	$295.00	$109.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	189	99	$209.00	$76.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	102	91	$136.00	$49.30
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	46	37	$295.00	$107.16
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	18	18	$436.00	$111.44

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-03-12

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License PA MD450079

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Pediatrics

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208000000X

State License PA MT196655

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RH0002X

State License PA MD450079

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

1028895590001 (PA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare

330319 (PA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group

500 Universidy Dr, Hershey, PA 170332360

Phone: 7175318395

Penn State Health Medical Group Llc

1540 Alexandra Ln, Harrisburg, PA 171103656

Phone: 7177983363

Secondary Practice Locations

500 University Dr

Hershey, PA 170332360

Phone: 7175314221

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

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Surgery - Vascular Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Pediatrics - Pediatric Endocrinology

NPI 1003197807

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)

Ntiege Ngwane , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003283276

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Moein Jafari , MD

Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology

NPI 1003308990

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Samuel Orwin , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1003349309

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Amy Miller , PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1003364506

Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 12, 2026

Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR, MC CA410, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 7175315208)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 12, 2026

Pediatrics (License #MT196655 in PA)

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Updated Practice Location March 09, 2021

Registered at 1150 COCOA AVE, HERSHEY, PA 170331712 (Tel: 8002431455)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 09, 2021

Registered at PO BOX 858, CA410, HERSHEY, PA 170330858 (Tel: 8002431455)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 19, 2018

Registered at PO BOX 858, MC A410, HERSHEY, PA 170330858 (Tel: 8002431455)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 19, 2018

Internal Medicine (License #MD450079 in PA)

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NPI Profile Active June 07, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 07, 2010

Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 7175318521)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 07, 2010

Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 7175318521)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 07, 2010

Recorded as LAURIE NELSON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 07, 2010

Pediatrics (License #MT196655 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 07, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1972823557

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 07, 2010

Last Update: March 12, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

500 University Dr, Mc Ca410

Hershey, PA 170332360

Phone: 7175315208

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