Laura Balmain, MD
NPI 1386642692 · Specialist · Texarkana, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Balmain, MD is a Specialist provider in Texarkana, TX (NPI 1386642692).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386642692
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J1498 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
6,999 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 3,570 | $46 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 2,012 | $60 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 391 | $46 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 269 | $44 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 192 | $238 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 554 | 161 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 312 | 309 |
| Omeprazole | 180 | 66 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 107 | 29 |
| Famotidine | 104 | 28 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 92 | 31 |
| Lipase/Protease/Amylasebrand: Creon | 88 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$871 across 54 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
- 2005-07-11
- Last updated
- 2010-06-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Balmain's NPI number?
- Laura Balmain's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386642692, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Balmain's specialty?
- Laura Balmain is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Laura Balmain located?
- Laura Balmain's practice location on file with NPPES is 1920 Moores Ln, Texarkana, TX 75503-4664.
- What is Laura Balmain's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Balmain is (903) 792-8030.
- Does Laura Balmain accept Medicare?
- Laura Balmain is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Balmain's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Balmain's NPI (1386642692) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-06-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.