Laura Tavares, ARNP
NPI 1144500356 · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner · East Providence, RI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Tavares, ARNP is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider in East Providence, RI (NPI 1144500356).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144500356
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Primary Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ARNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- APRN00444 (RI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
270 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 157 | $84 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 56 | $52 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 41 | $75 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 16 | $33 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $33–$84 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 132 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,083 | 313 |
| Omeprazole | 493 | 143 |
| Metformin Hcl | 447 | 118 |
| Losartan Potassium | 405 | 115 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 348 | 109 |
| Lisinopril | 343 | 97 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-08-18
- Last updated
- 2022-08-26
- Certified
- 2022-08-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Tavares's NPI number?
- Laura Tavares's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144500356, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Tavares's specialty?
- Laura Tavares is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Laura Tavares located?
- Laura Tavares's practice location on file with NPPES is 900 Warren Ave Ste 400, East Providence, RI 02914-1430.
- What is Laura Tavares's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Tavares is (401) 331-1221.
- Does Laura Tavares accept Medicare?
- Laura Tavares is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Tavares's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Tavares's NPI (1144500356) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.