Laura Puerta, PA-C
NPI 1972380483 · Physician Assistant · South Miami, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Puerta, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in South Miami, FL (NPI 1972380483).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972380483
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- PA9117810 (FL)
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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 197 | 85 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 69 | 22 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 54 | 24 |
| Dutasteride | 38 | 22 |
| Finasteride | 28 | 11 |
| Trospium Chloride | 22 | — |
| Tadalafil | 20 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$173 across 7 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
- 2023-09-11
- Last updated
- 2025-03-06
- Certified
- 2025-03-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Puerta's NPI number?
- Laura Puerta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972380483, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Puerta's specialty?
- Laura Puerta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Laura Puerta located?
- Laura Puerta's practice location on file with NPPES is 6200 Sw 72nd St Ste 604, South Miami, FL 33143-4831.
- What is Laura Puerta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Puerta is (786) 662-5610.
- Does Laura Puerta accept Medicare?
- Laura Puerta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Puerta's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Puerta's NPI (1972380483) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.