Laura Peterkin, PA
NPI 1972661429 · Medical Physician Assistant · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Peterkin, PA is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1972661429).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972661429
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA03086 (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 tenure25% of score
19 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
108 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 71 | $76 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 26 | $94 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion Provided By Nonphysician Professional, 5-10 Minutes98966 | 11 | $11 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $11–$94 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 193 | 107 |
| Omeprazole | 150 | 78 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 80 | 39 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 39 | 37 |
| Famotidine | 32 | 19 |
| Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Pegbrand: Peg 3350-Electrolyte | 32 | 32 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$593 across 25 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
- 2006-12-05
- Last updated
- 2014-06-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Peterkin's NPI number?
- Laura Peterkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972661429, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Peterkin's specialty?
- Laura Peterkin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Laura Peterkin located?
- Laura Peterkin's practice location on file with NPPES is 275 Lantern Bend Dr Ste 200, Houston, TX 77090-2831.
- What is Laura Peterkin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Peterkin is (281) 440-0101.
- Does Laura Peterkin accept Medicare?
- Laura Peterkin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Peterkin's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Peterkin's NPI (1972661429) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-06-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.