Laura County, O.D.
NPI 1497154926 · Optometrist · Socorro, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura County, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Socorro, NM (NPI 1497154926).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497154926
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 692 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
755 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 219 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 218 | $86 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 125 | $38 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 69 | $139 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 50 | $34 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 46 | $58 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 87 | 25 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 50 | 41 |
| Travoprost | 45 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 34 | 11 |
| Cyclosporine | 24 | 14 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 21 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 21 | — |
| Bimatoprost | 19 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$107 across 1 record (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-08-20
- Last updated
- 2017-12-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura County's NPI number?
- Laura County's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497154926, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura County's specialty?
- Laura County is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Laura County located?
- Laura County's practice location on file with NPPES is 122 Plaza St, Socorro, NM 87801-4566.
- What is Laura County's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura County is (575) 835-3937.
- Does Laura County accept Medicare?
- Laura County is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura County's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura County's NPI (1497154926) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-12-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.