Laura Bucher, APRN
NPI 1215579016 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Falls Church, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Bucher, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Falls Church, VA (NPI 1215579016).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215579016
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0024178305 (VA)
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 tenure25% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
505 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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 | 196 | $120 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 134 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 62 | $84 |
| Annual Wellness Visit; Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Initial VisitG0438 | 54 | $155 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 27 | $123 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 20 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 76 | 31 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 56 | 26 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 45 | 21 |
| Lisinopril | 23 | 11 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 22 | — |
| Gabapentin | 21 | 12 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$415 across 20 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-10-13
- Last updated
- 2021-10-15
- Certified
- 2021-10-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Bucher's NPI number?
- Laura Bucher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215579016, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Bucher's specialty?
- Laura Bucher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Laura Bucher located?
- Laura Bucher's practice location on file with NPPES is 400 S Maple Ave Ste 200, Falls Church, VA 22046-4243.
- What is Laura Bucher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Bucher is (703) 532-5436.
- Does Laura Bucher accept Medicare?
- Laura Bucher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Bucher's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Bucher's NPI (1215579016) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.