Laura K. Certain, MD, PHD
NPI 1114154945ActiveIndividual· Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease· Boston, MA
Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease (MD, PHD) in Boston, Massachusetts, trained at University of Washington School of Medicine (class of 2009). Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $113,969 for 472 claims, against $27,810 paid for services in 2024. Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. reported $2,500 in payments in 2025, mostly consulting fees.
Overview
| NPI | 1114154945 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | MD, PHD |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| NPI issued | Jun 19, 2009 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Nov 11, 2021 |
| Certified by provider | Nov 11, 2021 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease Primary | 207RI0200X | 254709 | MA |
| Internal Medicine | 207R00000X | 254709 | MA |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Infectious Disease (UT) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 145 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 455 across 15 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $27,810 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 472 · 742 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 120 |
| Total drug cost | $113,969 |
| Generic share | 93% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | University of Washington School of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 |
| Medicare specialty | Infectious Disease |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth |
Medical group
- University of Utah Adult ServicesFarmington, UT · 1,788 clinicians
Hospital affiliations
- Memorial Hospital Sweetwater CountyRock Springs, WY
- University of Utah Hospital and ClinicsSalt Lake City, UT
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$2,500 · 5 payments from 1 company
- 2024$8,327 · 15 payments from 1 company
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | $2,500 | 5 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Consulting Fee$2,500 · 5 payments
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records
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