Laura Tharp, M.D.
NPI 1437356813 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Douglas, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Tharp, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Douglas, GA (NPI 1437356813).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437356813
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 072142 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
365 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 67 | $82 |
| X-Ray of Hand, Minimum of 3 Views73130 | 62 | $34 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 45 | $49 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 45 | $104 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 28 | $120 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 96 | 29 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 78 | 73 |
| Celecoxib | 15 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 15 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 13 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$359 across 6 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 (3)
- 1622 Madison AveTifton, GA 31794-3756Phone: (229) 387-8061Fax: (229) 388-5633
- 2804 N Oak St Ste CValdosta, GA 31602-5913Phone: (912) 383-6575Fax: (912) 383-6476
- 1724a Old Reynolds StWaycross, GA 31501-1036Phone: (912) 383-6575
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-29
- Last updated
- 2019-04-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Tharp's NPI number?
- Laura Tharp's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437356813, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Tharp's specialty?
- Laura Tharp is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laura Tharp located?
- Laura Tharp's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 Doctors Dr, Douglas, GA 31533-2210.
- What is Laura Tharp's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Tharp is (912) 383-6575.
- Does Laura Tharp accept Medicare?
- Laura Tharp is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Tharp's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Tharp's NPI (1437356813) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.