Laura Patwa, M.D.
NPI 1386936342 · Gastroenterology Physician · Winston Salem, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Patwa, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Winston Salem, NC (NPI 1386936342).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386936342
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2017-00366 (NC)
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
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
6 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
368 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 | 110 | $117 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 80 | $219 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 55 | $88 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 31 | $158 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 28 | $47 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 242 | 98 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 212 | 76 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 172 | 64 |
| Famotidine | 132 | 51 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 87 | 23 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 65 | 25 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 64 | 13 |
| Ondansetron Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$643 across 34 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
Additional practice locations (5)
- 7126 Village Medical CirClemmons, NC 27012-8004Phone: (336) 448-2427Fax: (336) 765-2869
- 445 Pineview Dr Ste 200bKernersville, NC 27284-3818Phone: (336) 448-2427Fax: (336) 765-2869
- 1830 S Hawthorne RdWinston Salem, NC 27103-4014Phone: (336) 448-2427Fax: (336) 765-2869
- 875 Bethesda RdWinston Salem, NC 27103-3026Phone: (336) 448-2427Fax: (336) 765-2869
- 1901 S Hawthorne Rd Ste 308Winston Salem, NC 27103-3914Phone: (336) 448-2427Fax: (336) 765-2869
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-05-10
- Last updated
- 2023-11-27
- Certified
- 2020-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Patwa's NPI number?
- Laura Patwa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386936342, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Patwa's specialty?
- Laura Patwa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laura Patwa located?
- Laura Patwa's practice location on file with NPPES is 1901 S Hawthorne Rd Ste 310, Winston Salem, NC 27103-3915.
- What is Laura Patwa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Patwa is (336) 448-2427.
- Does Laura Patwa accept Medicare?
- Laura Patwa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Patwa's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Patwa's NPI (1386936342) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.