# Laurence Marion Deshields, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/laurence-deshields-md-1861411084
NPI: 1861411084
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Laurence Marion Deshields, MD is a family practice based in Pulaski, TN practicing at Apogee Medical Group Tennessee Pc with NPI 1861411084.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Family Practice
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY BOONSHOFT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 1999
- NPI: 1861411084 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1861411084))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Apogee Medical Group Tennessee Pc
- Address: 1265 E College St, Pulaski, TN, 384784541
- Phone: (931) 363-9374
- Group practice size: 28 members

## CMS quality measures (MIPS)

- Overall MIPS final score: 80.88/100
- Quality category score: 76.47/100
- Improvement Activities score: 40.00/100
- Cost category score: 57.5715/100

Source: CMS Quality Payment Program. MIPS scores reflect Medicare provider performance on quality, cost, and care improvement measures.

## Insurance accepted (9 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 19 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 13 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 8 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 3 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 2 plans
- [Wellmark BCBS Iowa](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/wellmark-bcbs-iowa) — 2 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Laurence Marion Deshields, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1861411084).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 4 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $86.

Largest disclosed payer: ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) ($38 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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