Laura Discenna, - Medicare Pediatrics in Akron, OH

Laura Discenna, is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics" physician in Akron, Ohio. Her current practice location is 1463 Canton Rd, Akron, Ohio. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (330) 253-4931.

Laura Discenna is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 57.030226) and she also participates in the medicare program. She does not accept medicare assignments directly but she may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. Her NPI Number is 1003347873.

Contact Information

Laura Discenna,
1463 Canton Rd,
Akron, OH 44312-4022
(330) 253-4931
(330) 253-8619



Physician's Profile

Full NameLaura Discenna
GenderFemale
SpecialityPediatrics
Location1463 Canton Rd, Akron, Ohio
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003347873
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/23/2017
  • Last Update Date: 04/21/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466723572
  • Enrollment ID: I20201201003238

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Laura Discenna such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003347873NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208000000XPediatrics 57.030226 (Ohio)Primary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program (* (Not Available))Secondary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Laura Discenna allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameChildren's Hospital Medical Center Of Akron
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841328853
PECOS PAC ID: 0648183012
Enrollment ID: O20031111000484

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Laura Discenna is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Laura Discenna,
700 Childrens Dr,
Columbus, OH 43205-2664

Ph: (614) 722-4411
Laura Discenna,
1463 Canton Rd,
Akron, OH 44312-4022

Ph: (330) 253-4931

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The findings of a new study published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology demonstrate that the use of high resolution imaging can greatly aid physicians who are treating patients suffering from a particular type of irregular heart beat.

Doctors may not accept patients who remain uninsured, reports study

The upcoming expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) won't lead physicians to reduce the number of new Medicaid patients they accept, suggests a study in the November issue of Medical Care, published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health.

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An innovative radiation treatment that could one day be a valuable addition to conventional radiation therapy for inoperable brain and spinal tumors is a step closer, thanks to new research led by University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers at the Canadian Light Source (CLS).

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Pediatrics Doctors in Akron, OH

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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 330-865-1252    Fax: 330-865-1260
Dr. Hiba Khankan, M.D
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1 Perkins Sq, Akron, OH 44308
Phone: 330-543-8178    Fax: 330-543-8157
Amanda Gogol-tagliaferro, DO
Pediatrics
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 215 W Bowery St, Akron, OH 44308
Phone: 330-543-8530    Fax: 330-543-3731
Michael L. Bowman, MD
Pediatrics
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1 Perkins Sq, Akron, OH 44308
Phone: 330-543-8004    
Sarah E Kline Krammes, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1 Perkins Sq, Akron, OH 44308
Phone: 330-543-1000    
Vanisha Patel,
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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