Active NPI 1578643979 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Laura Christine Lessard , FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Laura Lessard, FNP-BC is a certified Nurse Practitioner practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1997, Laura Lessard delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6550 FANNIN ST STE 1501.

Laura Lessard maintains professional affiliations with Tmh Physician Associates Pllc, Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, hospital discharge day management, more than. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6550 Fannin St Ste 1501

Houston, TX 770302743

Telephone 7134415141

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Colon & Rectal Clinic, P. A. Facility NPI 1245223262

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Nurse Practitioner in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

29 Yrs +17.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 11.9 Yrs

State Avg: 9.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

800 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (4894 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

13.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

67.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lessard (29 Years) 29 Yrs

Houston Specialty Average (11.9 Years) 11.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	289	82	$302.00	$99.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	259	72	$302.00	$95.67
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	126	42	$115.00	$42.94
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	26	15	$211.00	$68.16
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	22	22	$311.00	$94.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	410	91	$115.00	$32.88
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	158	40	$302.00	$72.31
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	65	21	$211.00	$59.76
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	22	20	$296.00	$86.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	478	108	$115.00	$33.16
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	183	58	$302.00	$68.98
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	34	16	$211.00	$62.61
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	25	23	$296.00	$82.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	587	146	$115.00	$34.42
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	92	36	$211.99	$63.09
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	60	33	$302.00	$73.26
98968 Telephone medical discussion provided by nonphysician professional, 21-30 minutes	22	22	$90.00	$34.37
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	20	17	$296.00	$79.83
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	18	16	$311.00	$83.40
98967 Telephone medical discussion provided by nonphysician professional, 11-20 minutes	13	13	$60.00	$23.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	639	154	$115.00	$33.24
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	125	40	$302.00	$80.77
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	84	40	$211.00	$59.60
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	51	47	$76.00	$21.30
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	29	26	$296.00	$84.73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	19	$150.00	$43.08
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	20	19	$311.00	$88.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	301	89	$115.00	$33.87
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	216	79	$210.11	$61.20
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	157	62	$302.00	$81.56
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	86	68	$296.00	$80.55
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	46	42	$76.00	$21.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	26	$150.00	$42.62
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	26	22	$79.00	$7.46
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	20	17	$211.00	$63.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	224	98	$211.00	$60.54
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	103	39	$115.00	$33.76
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	89	47	$302.00	$82.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	57	49	$150.00	$42.43
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	53	45	$296.00	$83.27
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	27	27	$76.00	$21.91
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	21	18	$211.00	$60.54
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	16	16	$311.00	$83.78
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$401.00	$117.68

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Nurse Practitioner Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X

State License TX AP110379

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Nurse Practitioner

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X

State License TX 642590

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX 642590

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

143374005 (TX)

Medicaid State Provider ID

143374003 (TX)

Medicaid State Provider ID

143374004 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Blue Shield

8375ND (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs

8Y8958 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians

6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770302703

Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians

6445 Main St, Houston, TX 770301502

Phone: 7134413150

Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians

6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770302703

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

6565 Fannin St Main, Houston, TX 770302703

Phone: 7134410428

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

7575 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 770631777

Phone: 7132669955

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770302703

Secondary Practice Locations

6550 Fannin St, Suite 1601

Houston, TX 77030

Phone: 7134415141

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

35 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Sherilyn Gordon Burroughs , MD

Transplant Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Surgery - Surgical Oncology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Lisa Degarmo , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

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Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Ahmed Gaber , MD

Transplant Surgery

NPI 1073579835

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Lee Morris , MD

Surgery - Vascular Surgery

NPI 1134300387

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Mark Hobeika , MD

Surgery

NPI 1215129739

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

12 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location January 29, 2019

Registered at 6550 FANNIN ST STE 1501, HOUSTON, TX 770302743 (Tel: 7134415141)

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NPI Profile Active February 03, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 03, 2017

Registered at 6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1601, HOUSTON, TX 77030 (Tel: 7134415141)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 03, 2017

Registered at 6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1601, HOUSTON, TX 77030 (Tel: 7134415141)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 03, 2017

Recorded as LAURA LESSARD, FNP-BC

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 03, 2017

Surgery (License #642590 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active December 04, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 04, 2015

Registered at 6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1601, HOUSTON, TX 770302717 (Tel: 7134415151)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 04, 2015

Registered at 6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1601, HOUSTON, TX 77030 (Tel: 7134415141)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 04, 2015

Recorded as LAURA LESSARD, FNP-BC

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 04, 2015

Surgery (License #642590 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1578643979

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: October 17, 2006

Last Update: January 29, 2019

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

6550 Fannin St, Suite 1601

Houston, TX 77030

Phone: 7134415141

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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