Laura Abels, DO
NPI 1427313527 · Family Medicine Physician · Ankeny, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Abels, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Ankeny, IA (NPI 1427313527).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427313527
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DO-04495 (IA)
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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
600 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 | 154 | $116 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 152 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 64 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 60 | $83 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 45 | $8 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 114 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 334 | 86 |
| Omeprazole | 266 | 72 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 250 | 60 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 242 | 60 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 170 | 41 |
| Lisinopril | 160 | 44 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$312 across 11 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 (1)
- 1350 Des Moines StSuite 110Des Moines, IA 50309-5507Phone: (515) 643-0833Fax: (515) 643-0933
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-07-05
- Last updated
- 2023-05-03
- Certified
- 2023-05-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Abels's NPI number?
- Laura Abels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427313527, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Abels's specialty?
- Laura Abels is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laura Abels located?
- Laura Abels's practice location on file with NPPES is 800 E 1st St Ste 1700, Ankeny, IA 50021-2100.
- What is Laura Abels's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Abels is (515) 643-8100.
- Does Laura Abels accept Medicare?
- Laura Abels is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Abels's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Abels's NPI (1427313527) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.