Laura Ekka, MD
NPI 1649599598 · Internal Medicine Physician · Raleigh, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Ekka, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Raleigh, NC (NPI 1649599598).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649599598
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2014-00284 (NC)
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
16 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
516 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 | 228 | $117 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 82 | $119 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 48 | $15 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 43 | $30 |
| Admn Sarscov2 Vacc 1 Dose90480 | 40 | $41 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 64 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 198 | 65 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 176 | 52 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 166 | 55 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 151 | 43 |
| Losartan Potassium | 144 | 41 |
| Lisinopril | 141 | 45 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$39 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
- 2010-05-18
- Last updated
- 2026-05-05
- Certified
- 2026-05-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Ekka's NPI number?
- Laura Ekka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649599598, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Ekka's specialty?
- Laura Ekka is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laura Ekka located?
- Laura Ekka's practice location on file with NPPES is 4801 Glenwood Ave Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27612-3857.
- What is Laura Ekka's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Ekka is (919) 235-6400.
- Does Laura Ekka accept Medicare?
- Laura Ekka is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Ekka's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Ekka's NPI (1649599598) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.