Vernice Ann Bautista, P.A.-C
NPI 1275654287 · Physician Assistant · La Junta, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vernice Ann Bautista, P.A.-C is a Physician Assistant provider in La Junta, CO (NPI 1275654287).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275654287
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1565 (CO)
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
19 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
248 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 123 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 113 | $109 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 12 | $179 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $5–$179 (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 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 231 | 72 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 211 | 75 |
| Lisinopril | 176 | 55 |
| Metformin Hcl | 112 | 38 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 74 | 29 |
| Losartan Potassium | 64 | 26 |
| Simvastatin | 58 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$152 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
- 2007-04-03
- Last updated
- 2008-02-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vernice Ann Bautista's NPI number?
- Vernice Ann Bautista's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275654287, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vernice Ann Bautista's specialty?
- Vernice Ann Bautista is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Vernice Ann Bautista located?
- Vernice Ann Bautista's practice location on file with NPPES is 2201 San Juan Ave, La Junta, CO 81050-3323.
- What is Vernice Ann Bautista's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vernice Ann Bautista is (719) 384-8181.
- Does Vernice Ann Bautista accept Medicare?
- Vernice Ann Bautista is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vernice Ann Bautista's NPI active?
- Yes — Vernice Ann Bautista's NPI (1275654287) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.