Laura Parks, M.D.
NPI 1457507592 · Rheumatology Physician · Mountain Brk, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Parks, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Mountain Brk, AL (NPI 1457507592).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457507592
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21636 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
17 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
1,497 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 | 323 | $119 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 201 | $56 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 176 | $114 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 164 | $169 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 150 | $13 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, Each Additional Hour96415 | 130 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 532 | 131 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 403 | 112 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 299 | 74 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 134 | 40 |
| Allopurinol | 76 | 18 |
| Celecoxib | 64 | 19 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 47 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,925 across 144 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)
- 1245 Highland Avenue SouthSuite 200Birmingham, AL 35205-3520Phone: (205) 933-0320Fax: (205) 933-6400
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-08-08
- Last updated
- 2023-08-29
- Certified
- 2023-08-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Parks's NPI number?
- Laura Parks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457507592, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Parks's specialty?
- Laura Parks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laura Parks located?
- Laura Parks's practice location on file with NPPES is 12 Office Park Cir, Mountain Brk, AL 35223-2521.
- What is Laura Parks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Parks is (205) 933-0320.
- Does Laura Parks accept Medicare?
- Laura Parks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Parks's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Parks's NPI (1457507592) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.