Active NPI 1306110069 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Laura S Critchfield , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Hershey, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Laura Critchfield, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Hershey, PA. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2011, Laura Critchfield delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 845 FISHBURN RD.

Laura Critchfield is affiliated with The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, 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, annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

845 Fishburn Rd

Hershey, PA 17033

Telephone 7175318181

Fax 7175313509

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group Facility NPI 1538134234

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Hershey, PA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

15 Yrs +4.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 10.3 Yrs

State Avg: 11.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

237 Specialists

Practicing in Hershey, PA (8068 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

9.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

78.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Critchfield (15 Years) 15 Yrs

Hershey Specialty Average (10.3 Years) 10.3 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	107	65	$360.00	$79.25
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	65	48	$58.00	$13.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	35	$245.00	$53.40

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	106	64	$360.00	$80.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	20	$245.00	$54.80

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	105	74	$276.59	$82.29
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	24	24	$449.67	$109.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	18	$178.39	$55.15

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	110	81	$209.00	$84.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	43	37	$136.00	$56.24
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	32	32	$436.00	$111.55

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	118	76	$209.55	$67.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	53	43	$136.00	$44.02
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	21	21	$436.00	$97.25

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	118	82	$209.00	$65.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	83	66	$136.00	$42.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	139	107	$108.53	$54.01
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	112	87	$189.96	$72.34
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	20	17	$10.00	$2.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	146	93	$87.32	$58.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	81	56	$128.47	$86.49
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	42	34	$10.00	$2.80
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	18	17	$10.00	$4.02
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes	14	14	$25.00	$14.61
G0446 Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes	14	14	$35.00	$19.81
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	12	12	$146.25	$88.46
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	12	12	$25.00	$13.39
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	11	11	$95.00	$67.84

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License PA MA056689

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant - Medical

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363AM0700X

State License PA OA002824

Definition to come...

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

103146146 (PA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group

941 Park Dr, Palmyra, PA 170783445

Phone: 7178386305

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location July 06, 2018

Registered at 845 FISHBURN RD, HERSHEY, PA 17033 (Tel: 7175318181)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 06, 2018

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

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 06, 2018

Physician Assistant (License #MA056689 in PA)

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NPI Profile Active December 01, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 01, 2016

Registered at 300 E MAIN ST, HUMMELSTOWN, PA 170361725 (Tel: 7175661100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 01, 2016

Registered at 300 E MAIN ST, HUMMELSTOWN, PA 170361725 (Tel: 7175661100)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 01, 2016

Recorded as LAURA CRITCHFIELD, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 01, 2016

Physician Assistant (License #MA0056689 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 28, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1306110069

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: February 28, 2012

Last Update: July 06, 2018

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 858, Mc A410

Hershey, PA 170330858

Phone: 8002431455

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