Laura Chavez, DO
NPI 1326136417 · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Paterson, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Chavez, DO is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Paterson, NJ (NPI 1326136417).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326136417
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MB072498 (NJ)
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
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
295 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 | 158 | $143 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 44 | $102 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 28 | $147 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 21 | $36 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 16 | $91 |
| Admn Sarscov2 Vacc 1 Dose90480 | 15 | $47 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 79 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 208 | 78 |
| Metformin Hcl | 179 | 66 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 157 | 67 |
| Losartan Potassium | 130 | 56 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 125 | 52 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 121 | 52 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$246 across 14 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
- 2006-10-11
- Last updated
- 2024-12-17
- Certified
- 2024-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Chavez's NPI number?
- Laura Chavez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326136417, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Chavez's specialty?
- Laura Chavez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laura Chavez located?
- Laura Chavez's practice location on file with NPPES is 680 Broadway Ste 5c, Paterson, NJ 07514-1525.
- What is Laura Chavez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Chavez is (973) 523-3400.
- Does Laura Chavez accept Medicare?
- Laura Chavez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Chavez's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Chavez's NPI (1326136417) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.