Laura Garvin, MD
NPI 1235229196 · Internal Medicine Physician · Santa Cruz, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Garvin, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Santa Cruz, CA (NPI 1235229196).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235229196
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G74707 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 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
1,072 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 | 402 | $136 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 210 | $97 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 130 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 116 | $191 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 45 | $35 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 86 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 357 | 96 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 255 | 62 |
| Gabapentin | 183 | 57 |
| Lisinopril | 169 | 54 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 166 | 46 |
| Omeprazole | 142 | 46 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-13
- Last updated
- 2015-06-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Garvin's NPI number?
- Laura Garvin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235229196, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Garvin's specialty?
- Laura Garvin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laura Garvin located?
- Laura Garvin's practice location on file with NPPES is 2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1323.
- What is Laura Garvin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Garvin is (831) 458-5597.
- Does Laura Garvin accept Medicare?
- Laura Garvin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Garvin's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Garvin's NPI (1235229196) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-06-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.