Lauro Ortega, M.D.
NPI 1467890772 · Internal Medicine Physician · El Paso, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauro Ortega, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in El Paso, TX (NPI 1467890772).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467890772
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- BP10047616 (TX)
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
2,776 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 629 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 440 | $87 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 401 | $71 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 383 | $106 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 190 | $104 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 92 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 337 | 97 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 301 | 80 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 274 | 100 |
| Losartan Potassium | 216 | 68 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 195 | 59 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 128 | 42 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$716 across 25 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)
- 4800 Alberta AveEl Paso, TX 79905-2709Phone: (915) 545-6618Fax: (915) 545-6634
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-06-08
- Last updated
- 2026-02-20
- Certified
- 2026-02-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauro Ortega's NPI number?
- Lauro Ortega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467890772, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauro Ortega's specialty?
- Lauro Ortega is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lauro Ortega located?
- Lauro Ortega's practice location on file with NPPES is 5915 Silver Springs Dr Bldg 6a, El Paso, TX 79912-4126.
- What is Lauro Ortega's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauro Ortega is (915) 845-4024.
- Does Lauro Ortega accept Medicare?
- Lauro Ortega is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauro Ortega's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauro Ortega's NPI (1467890772) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.