Laura Pelaez, M.D
NPI 1245471234 · Otolaryngology Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Pelaez, M.D is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1245471234).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245471234
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 206592 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
102 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 39 | $64 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 30 | $47 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using a Flexible Endoscope31575 | 22 | $67 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 11 | $32 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $32–$67 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$597 across 7 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
- 2009-03-20
- Last updated
- 2014-11-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Pelaez's NPI number?
- Laura Pelaez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245471234, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Pelaez's specialty?
- Laura Pelaez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laura Pelaez located?
- Laura Pelaez's practice location on file with NPPES is 533 Bolivar St, New Orleans, LA 70112-1349.
- What is Laura Pelaez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Pelaez is (504) 568-4785.
- Does Laura Pelaez accept Medicare?
- Laura Pelaez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Pelaez's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Pelaez's NPI (1245471234) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-11-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.