Laura S Critchfield , PA-C
Physician Assistant โข Hershey, PA
845 Fishburn Rd
Hershey, PA 17033
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Laura Critchfield is listed in NPPES under Physician Assistant.
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NPI assigned on February 28, 2012; this date does not establish years in practice.
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Published CMS data list 211 Original Medicare Part B services in 2024.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider and Service, 2024. Published rows only; this is not a quality measure.
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Published Part B service records, 2024:
- 99214 โ Established patient outpatient office visit: 107 service units.
- G2211 โ 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 service units.
- 99213 โ Established patient outpatient office visit: 39 service units.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider and Service, 2024. Units differ by code; these are not visits or a measure of quality.
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See the full table ยท Guide: How to read Medicare Part B data
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Published CMS data list 1,758 Medicare Part D prescriptions, including refills, in 2024.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers โ by Provider and Drug, 2024. Published rows only; this is not a quality measure.
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Published Part D records, 2024:
- Lisinopril โ 152 prescription fills, including refills.
- Atorvastatin Calcium โ 135 prescription fills, including refills.
- Amlodipine Besylate โ 115 prescription fills, including refills.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers โ by Provider and Drug, 2024. Drug names come from pharmacy claims. Listing a drug here is not an endorsement or a recommendation.
See all 45 records in the table ยท Guide: How to read Medicare Part D prescriber data
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More Medicare Part B services than 70% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Hershey, PA (2024, 126 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 110. Middle half: 46 to 213.
Close to the middle for Medicare Part B services among clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania (2024, 3,979 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 174. Middle half: 68 to 404.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider and Service, 2024. Billing and prescribing volume is not a quality rating.
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Medicare Part B services went from 192 in 2020 to 211 in 2024.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider and Service, 2020โ2024.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
845 Fishburn Rd
Hershey, PA 17033
Matched by practice address or phone in NPPES. A shared address or phone does not confirm that this clinician works there.
CMS Doctors and Clinicians lists 1 group name: The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group. See the list
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File, release date unavailable.
Listings do not confirm current availability, employment or a shared ownership network.
Medicare Profile & Education
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File
2011
What Public CMS Data Show
Physician Assistant: NPPES taxonomy is a reported classification, not proof of board certification.
Medicare patients
92 people with Original Medicare in 2024
It gives a sense of how many people with Medicare this clinician treated that year.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider, 2024.
Medicare-allowed amount
About $11,433 in 2024
The total amount Medicare approved for these services in 2024. It includes what Medicare paid and what patients or their other insurance owed, such as the deductible and coinsurance.
It shows the total cost of this clinician's Original Medicare services under Medicare's fee rules.
What this does not show: Medicare-allowed amount
This is not the clinician's income. Part of it can go to a clinic or group practice, staff, equipment or drugs. It is not the price you will pay.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider and Service, 2024.
Paid by Medicare
About $6,922 in 2024
The part of the Medicare-allowed amount that Medicare itself paid in 2024, after patients' deductibles and coinsurance.
The gap between the allowed amount and this number is roughly what patients and their other insurance paid.
What this does not show: Paid by Medicare
This is not the clinician's income and not a measure of quality.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider and Service, 2024.
30-day fills
3,856 standardized 30-day fills in 2024
CMS converts prescriptions to 30-day supplies so they can be compared. A 90-day prescription counts as about three 30-day fills.
What this does not show: 30-day fills
It is not a count of patients and not a measure of quality.
Part D drug cost
$178,398 in 2024
The total cost of these prescriptions in 2024, paid by Medicare drug plans, patients and other payers together.
It shows the total spending on drugs this clinician prescribed, not what any one patient paid.
What this does not show: Part D drug cost
A higher cost often reflects the type of medicines a specialty uses. It is not your out-of-pocket cost and not a measure of quality.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers โ by Provider and Drug, 2024.
Industry payments (Open Payments)
No Open Payments records are listed for this clinician for 2021โ2025.
Years since graduation
15 years (graduated 2011)
CMS Doctors and Clinicians data list 2011 as the year this clinician finished professional school.
It tells you roughly how long ago the clinician finished school.
What this does not show: Years since graduation
It is not the number of years in practice, and more years does not mean better care.
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File.
NPI first issued
2012
The year this clinician's National Provider Identifier (NPI) was issued. An NPI is a unique 10-digit ID that US health care providers use for billing.
What this does not show: NPI first issued
NPIs have been issued only since 2005, so this year is not necessarily when the clinician started practicing.
Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry.
Accepts Medicare assignment
CMS data list this clinician as accepting Medicare assignment. This means agreeing to take the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services.
With Original Medicare, you usually pay only your deductible and coinsurance, and the office sends the claim to Medicare for you.
Medicare assignment applies to Original Medicare. It does not tell you whether the clinician is in a Medicare Advantage plan's network, accepts other insurance, or is taking new patients.
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians; Medicare.gov, โDoes your provider accept Medicare as full payment?โ
No telehealth indicator
CMS shows this indicator only when recent Medicare claims include telehealth services. The clinician may still offer telehealth; ask the office.
Source: CMS, Telehealth Indicator on Medicare Care Compare (fact sheet, January 2023); CMS Doctors and Clinicians.
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Laura Critchfield has a Medicare enrollment record in PECOS, the CMS system clinicians use to enroll so they can bill Medicare or order services for people with Medicare.
It does not show whether the clinician accepts assignment, is in your plan's network, or is taking new patients.
Source: CMS Medicare Fee-For-Service Public Provider Enrollment (PECOS); CMS Order and Referring file.
Can order Medicare-covered services
CMS lists Laura Critchfield as eligible to order or refer Medicare Part B clinical laboratory and imaging services, durable medical equipment (DME) and home health services for people with Medicare.
Medicare pays for these items and services only when they are ordered by an eligible clinician.
What this does not show: Can order Medicare-covered services
It does not mean the clinician offers these services directly.
Source: CMS Medicare Fee-For-Service Public Provider Enrollment (PECOS); CMS Order and Referring file.
Compared with the same specialty in Hershey and Pennsylvania
Billing and prescribing volume is not a quality rating.
Medicare Part B services
More Medicare Part B services than 70% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Hershey, PA (2024, 126 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 110. Middle half: 46 to 213.
Close to the middle for clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania (2024, 3,979 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 174. Middle half: 68 to 404.
Medicare-allowed amount
A higher Medicare-allowed amount than 60% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Hershey, PA (2024, 126 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $8,478. Middle half: $3,714 to $16,990.
Close to the middle for clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania (2024, 3,979 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $13,809. Middle half: $5,386 to $28,936.
Paid by Medicare
Close to the middle for clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Hershey, PA (2024, 126 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $6,000. Middle half: $2,743 to $12,774.
A lower Medicare payment amount than 60% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania (2024, 3,979 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $10,019. Middle half: $3,950 to $20,945.
Medicare Part D prescriptions
More Part D prescriptions than 90% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Hershey, PA (2024, 113 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 154. Middle half: 52 to 394.
More Part D prescriptions than 80% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania (2024, 4,373 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 235. Middle half: 69 to 862.
Part D drug cost
A higher Part D drug cost than 85% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Hershey, PA (2024, 113 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $2,221. Middle half: $409 to $43,954.
A higher Part D drug cost than 80% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania (2024, 4,373 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $3,681. Middle half: $519 to $94,109.
235 active clinicians are listed under Physician Assistant with a practice address in Hershey, PA (8,021 in Pennsylvania).
Addresses are self-reported to NPPES and may be out of date.
Telehealth indicator in Hershey
9.8% of these 235 clinicians have the CMS telehealth indicator.
68.1% of these 235 clinicians are listed by CMS as accepting Medicare assignment.
CMS data by year
Changes may reflect reporting, coverage or privacy limits, not changes in care quality.
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Medicare Part B services
Medicare Part B services increased 10% from 192 in 2020 to 211 in 2024.
- 2020: 192
- 2021: 185
- 2022: 147
- 2023: 126
- 2024: 211
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Medicare-allowed amount
Medicare-allowed amount stayed about the same: $12,285 in 2020 and $11,433 in 2024.
- 2020: $12,285
- 2021: $15,265
- 2022: $12,261
- 2023: $9,666
- 2024: $11,433
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Paid by Medicare
Paid by Medicare decreased 22% from $8,859 in 2020 to $6,922 in 2024.
- 2020: $8,859
- 2021: $11,955
- 2022: $8,392
- 2023: $6,452
- 2024: $6,922
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Medicare Part D prescriptions
Medicare Part D prescriptions increased 25% from 1,409 in 2020 to 1,758 in 2024.
- 2020: 1,409
- 2021: 1,581
- 2022: 1,590
- 2023: 1,780
- 2024: 1,758
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30-day fills
30-day fills increased 49% from 2,589 in 2020 to 3,856 in 2024.
- 2020: 2,589
- 2021: 3,198
- 2022: 3,264
- 2023: 3,895
- 2024: 3,856
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Part D drug cost
Part D drug cost increased 110% from $84,765 in 2020 to $178,398 in 2024.
- 2020: $84,765
- 2021: $84,877
- 2022: $113,823
- 2023: $133,430
- 2024: $178,398
Sources: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners (2024), CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers (2024), CMS Doctors and Clinicians, CMS NPPES NPI Registry. Specialty names follow the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy.
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Performed Procedures & Service Volume
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| HCPCS Code | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
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99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
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107 | 65 | $360.00 | $79.25 |
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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
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65 | 48 | $58.00 | $13.39 |
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99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more
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39 | 35 | $245.00 | $53.40 |
Source: CMS Part B by Provider and Service, 2024; services under 11 beneficiaries omitted by CMS. Privacy limits
Submitted charges are billed amounts, not a price quote for your visit.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Profile & Medications
Medicare Part D prescriptions filled, including refills, in 2024.
| Brand Name | Generic Name | Prescriptions | Day Supply | Total Cost | Patients |
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| Lisinopril | Lisinopril | 152 | 11,340 | $841.73 | 40 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Atorvastatin Calcium | 135 | 9,605 | $1,003.45 | 33 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Amlodipine Besylate | 115 | 7,985 | $483.98 | 29 |
| Losartan Potassium | Losartan Potassium | 102 | 8,220 | $815.95 | 25 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Levothyroxine Sodium | 83 | 6,690 | $659.84 | 24 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Pantoprazole Sodium | 68 | 4,792 | $739.67 | 18 |
| Eliquis | Apixaban | 64 | 2,232 | $40,679.92 | โ |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Hydrochlorothiazide | 61 | 5,120 | $320.48 | 17 |
| Metformin Hcl | Metformin Hcl | 61 | 5,430 | $496.43 | 19 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Rosuvastatin Calcium | 61 | 5,520 | $1,438.92 | 18 |
| Sertraline Hcl | Sertraline Hcl | 53 | 3,194 | $509.45 | 11 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Metoprolol Succinate | 53 | 3,740 | $644.83 | 13 |
| Omeprazole | Omeprazole | 50 | 4,227 | $711.81 | 17 |
| Simvastatin | Simvastatin | 44 | 3,860 | $501.76 | 13 |
| Gabapentin | Gabapentin | 40 | 2,780 | $925.47 | 12 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Tamsulosin Hcl | 35 | 2,250 | $607.65 | โ |
| Ozempic | Semaglutide | 35 | 1,264 | $41,681.38 | โ |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | Zolpidem Tartrate | 33 | 1,290 | $224.88 | โ |
| Carvedilol | Carvedilol | 32 | 1,080 | $135.23 | โ |
| Jardiance | Empagliflozin | 31 | 1,830 | $34,066.85 | โ |
| Clopidogrel | Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 28 | 1,500 | $73.65 | โ |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 27 | 365 | $75.20 | โ |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | Amitriptyline Hcl | 27 | 1,290 | $368.66 | โ |
| Citalopram Hbr | Citalopram Hydrobromide | 24 | 1,440 | $72.75 | โ |
| Fluticasone Propionate | Fluticasone Propionate | 24 | 1,020 | $195.85 | โ |
(top 25 shown)
Source: CMS Part D by Provider and Drug, 2024; rows below 11 claims omitted by CMS; volume isn’t quality. Privacy limits
Specialties & License Numbers Reported to NPPES
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X
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.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363AM0700X
Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers
Medicare (PECOS) Enrollment & Ordering Eligibility
Source: CMS PECOSPRACTITIONER - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
I20120411000669
PA
6204097603
Sources: CMS Provider Enrollment and Order and Referring. Medicare enrollment is a billing status, not an accreditation or quality rating.
Medicare Group Practice Enrollments
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File
The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group
941 Park Dr, Palmyra, PA 170783445
Phone: 7178386305
Clinicians Sharing This Practice Address or Phone
Clinicians sharing this NPPES address, phone or fax; a shared contact does not mean they work together.
Family Medicine
Family Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Nurse Practitioner - Family
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife
Family Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Family Medicine
Family Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
Changes recorded in monthly NPPES data files: addresses, names, credentials, specialties and NPI status
Registered at 845 FISHBURN RD, HERSHEY, PA 17033 (Tel: 7175318181)
Registered at PO BOX 858, MC A410, HERSHEY, PA 170330858 (Tel: 8002431455)
Physician Assistant (license number reported to NPPES: PA MA056689)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 300 E MAIN ST, HUMMELSTOWN, PA 170361725 (Tel: 7175661100)
Registered at 300 E MAIN ST, HUMMELSTOWN, PA 170361725 (Tel: 7175661100)
Recorded as LAURA CRITCHFIELD, PA-C
Physician Assistant (license number reported to NPPES: PA MA0056689)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
NPI Administrative Meta
Other Physician Assistants in Hershey
- Paige Mealing, PA-C
- Nathan Whitfield, PA-C
- Lynn Minarchick, PA-C
- Mikala Sanchez, PA-C
- Diane Romanowsky, PA-C
- Sheena Corl, PA-C
Mailing Address
Po Box 858, Mc A410
Hershey, PA 170330858
Phone: 8002431455