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Dr. Laura Gardner, MD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Cytopathology Physician · Hematology (Pathology) Physician · Saint Louis, MO

  • NPI 1184638660
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
615 S New Ballas RD
Saint Louis, MO 631418221
(314) 251-6000
Mailing address
Po Box 20452
Columbus, OH 432200452

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2023
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #101150
Medicaid
MO #208509117

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1184638660. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,228
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$71,231
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 778 144 $26
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 551 320 $35
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 205 169 $32
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 177 161 $26
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 129 45 $11
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report 94 63 $61
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 50 36 $76
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 46 25 $25
85060 Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report 41 39 $23
88189 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers 37 36 $77

In context: peer comparison

Among 41 peers in Saint Louis Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 137. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$57
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Roche Diagnostics Corporation 1 $37.55
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $19.79

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$57

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Laura Gardner's medical specialty?
Dr. Laura Gardner practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Saint Louis, MO.
Where does Dr. Laura Gardner practice?
Dr. Laura Gardner practices at 615 S New Ballas RD, Saint Louis, MO 631418221. Office phone: 3142516000.
What is Dr. Laura Gardner's NPI?
Dr. Laura Gardner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184638660, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Laura Gardner accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Laura Gardner accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Laura Gardner commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (HCPCS 88342). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.