Active NPI 1376738948 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Laura E Alvarez , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Laura Alvarez, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 2004, Laura Alvarez delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 929 GESSNER RD STE 1600.

Laura Alvarez is affiliated with Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group, Pllc 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, subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least, subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

929 Gessner Rd Ste 1600

Houston, TX 770242515

Telephone 7134425200

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group, Pllc Facility NPI 1013915255

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

22 Yrs +10.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 11.1 Yrs

State Avg: 13.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

1817 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (11140 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

17.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

80.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Alvarez (22 Years) 22 Yrs

Houston Specialty Average (11.1 Years) 11.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2022)

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	754	85	$432.72	$83.69
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	385	61	$558.20	$112.53
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	60	19	$378.44	$77.74
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	55	55	$840.00	$161.96
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	20	20	$693.36	$137.55

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	1,562	140	$432.72	$85.16
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	435	81	$558.20	$113.60
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	64	62	$840.00	$164.80
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	55	20	$378.44	$78.92
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	31	30	$693.36	$139.08
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	24	18	$286.96	$58.71
17250 Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound	18	11	$355.44	$77.60

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	1,198	129	$369.62	$87.51
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	287	46	$481.61	$114.08
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	64	18	$502.37	$97.89
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	62	62	$723.92	$170.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	21	$391.49	$69.38
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	24	12	$311.19	$76.83
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	21	19	$567.36	$140.20

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	561	130	$321.33	$87.24
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	327	80	$387.24	$114.23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	192	37	$240.41	$67.86
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	154	42	$389.36	$94.60
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	93	34	$216.03	$77.51
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	77	33	$134.30	$58.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	76	30	$131.61	$44.06
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	54	38	$208.69	$60.70
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	34	34	$614.89	$169.28
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	26	26	$433.51	$140.41
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	17	15	$118.81	$32.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	773	128	$175.00	$113.07
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	483	142	$300.00	$84.66
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	250	51	$249.00	$93.12
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	139	43	$150.00	$76.04
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	75	75	$300.00	$137.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	66	25	$150.00	$65.83
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	55	43	$125.00	$57.87
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	30	29	$400.00	$165.13
17250 Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound	24	12	$125.00	$67.08
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	23	21	$115.00	$36.97
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	21	17	$175.00	$59.49

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	1,385	303	$300.00	$86.19
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	956	155	$175.00	$113.24
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	302	69	$250.00	$93.63
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	101	94	$300.00	$139.04
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	88	86	$400.00	$166.35
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	81	61	$175.00	$59.65
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	48	42	$125.00	$57.66
17250 Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound	42	21	$125.00	$64.14
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	30	24	$150.00	$76.43
17250 Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound	30	15	$125.00	$30.39
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	11	11	$115.00	$32.58

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-03-30

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License TX PA04404

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group, Pllc

22407 Holzwarth Rd, Spring, TX 773891933

Phone: 3466744000

Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group, Pllc

2727 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770251669

Phone: 7134420000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

12 Associated Practitioners

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Dietitian, Registered

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Registered Dietitian

Jennifer Jaworski , RDLD

Dietitian, Registered

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location March 30, 2023

Registered at 929 GESSNER RD STE 1600, HOUSTON, TX 770242515 (Tel: 7134425200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 02, 2022

Registered at 11511 SHADOW CREEK PKWY, PEARLAND, TX 775847298 (Tel: 7134424997)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 22, 2018

Registered at PO BOX 14970, HOUSTON, TX 772214970 (Tel: 7132538402)

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NPI Profile Active April 18, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 18, 2016

Registered at 11511 KATY FWY, SUITE 510, HOUSTON, TX 770791903 (Tel: 7135959595)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 18, 2016

Registered at 2911 CANE FIELD DR, SUITE 510, SUGAR LAND, TX 774791211 (Tel: 7132538402)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 18, 2016

Recorded as LAURA ALVAREZ, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 18, 2016

Physician Assistant (License #PA04404 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 07, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1376738948

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: September 07, 2007

Last Update: March 30, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

11511 Shadow Creek Pkwy

Pearland, TX 775847298

Phone: 7134424997

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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