Laura Mendez, FNP-C
NPI 1992458525 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Laredo, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Mendez, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Laredo, TX (NPI 1992458525).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992458525
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1069497 (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
4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 70 | 46 |
| Gabapentin | 48 | 31 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 37 | 25 |
| Levetiracetam | 29 | 20 |
| Memantine Hcl | 26 | 16 |
| Primidone | 23 | 12 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 21 | 13 |
| Galcanezumab-Gnlm |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$73 across 4 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
- 2022-02-02
- Last updated
- 2026-04-08
- Certified
- 2026-04-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Mendez's NPI number?
- Laura Mendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992458525, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Mendez's specialty?
- Laura Mendez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Laura Mendez located?
- Laura Mendez's practice location on file with NPPES is 5201 University Blvd, Laredo, TX 78041-1920.
- What is Laura Mendez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Mendez is (956) 326-2001.
- Does Laura Mendez accept Medicare?
- Laura Mendez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Mendez's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Mendez's NPI (1992458525) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.