Laura Penkava, CRNP
NPI 1962745315 · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Penkava, CRNP is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1962745315).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962745315
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Primary Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1-126161 (AL)
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 tenure25% of score
13 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
130 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 | 22 | $8 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 21 | $6 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 20 | $7 |
| Liver Function Blood Test Panel80076 | 17 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 14 | $13 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 12 | $99 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Duloxetine Hcl | 28 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 20 |
| Losartan Potassium | 18 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 17 |
| Omeprazole | 17 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 15 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 15 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$141 across 8 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
- 2013-04-04
- Last updated
- 2015-08-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Penkava's NPI number?
- Laura Penkava's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962745315, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Penkava's specialty?
- Laura Penkava is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Laura Penkava located?
- Laura Penkava's practice location on file with NPPES is 7191 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242-6402.
- What is Laura Penkava's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Penkava is (205) 995-9909.
- Does Laura Penkava accept Medicare?
- Laura Penkava is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Penkava's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Penkava's NPI (1962745315) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.