Laura Coats, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
NPI 1609620160 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Amarillo, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Coats, MSN, APRN, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Amarillo, TX (NPI 1609620160).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609620160
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MSN, APRN, FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1155594 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
2 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 64 | 35 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 36 | 22 |
| Nabumetone | 32 | 11 |
| Gabapentin | 30 | 14 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 22 | 13 |
| Baclofen | 18 | 11 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 18 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$28 across 2 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2024-04-12
- Last updated
- 2025-09-25
- Certified
- 2025-09-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Coats's NPI number?
- Laura Coats's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609620160, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Coats's specialty?
- Laura Coats is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Laura Coats located?
- Laura Coats's practice location on file with NPPES is 9092 Westgate Pkwy W, Amarillo, TX 79124-2441.
- What is Laura Coats's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Coats is (806) 358-8437.
- Does Laura Coats accept Medicare?
- Laura Coats is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Coats's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Coats's NPI (1609620160) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.