Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Laurence Torsher, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Rochester, MN

  • NPI 1972582849
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 559050001
(507) 284-2511

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 4, 2020
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #36118
Medicaid
MN #617720400

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972582849. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
200
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$28,430
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement 41 41 $196
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 38 38 $57
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 34 34 $185
01638 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement 29 29 $204
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 18 18 $63
62322 Injection of substance into lower spine canal 16 15 $75
00868 Anesthesia for kidney transplant 12 12 $266
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 12 12 $42

In context: peer comparison

Among 115 peers in Rochester Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 26. This provider delivers 7.7× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Laurence Torsher's medical specialty?
Dr. Laurence Torsher practices Anesthesiology Physician in Rochester, MN.
Where does Dr. Laurence Torsher practice?
Dr. Laurence Torsher practices at 200 1St St Sw, Rochester, MN 559050001. Office phone: 5072842511.
What is Dr. Laurence Torsher's NPI?
Dr. Laurence Torsher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972582849, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Laurence Torsher accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Laurence Torsher accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Laurence Torsher commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for total hip replacement (HCPCS 01214); Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (HCPCS 64447); Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (HCPCS 01402). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.