Active NPI 1467629667 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Laura Leticia Mendiola , MD

Ophthalmology • Laredo, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Laura Mendiola, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Laredo, TX. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 2007, Dr. Mendiola delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1119 FENWICK DRIVE.

Dr. Mendiola is affiliated with Laura Mendiola, Md, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, established patient problem focused exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1119 Fenwick Drive
Suite 101

Laredo, TX 780412971

Telephone 9566524321

Fax 8888723909

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Laura Mendiola, Md, Pllc Facility NPI 1336540970

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Laredo, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

19 Yrs -17.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 36.0 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

7 Specialists

Practicing in Laredo, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

60.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Mendiola (19 Years) 19 Yrs

Laredo Specialty Average (36.0 Years) 36.0 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	422	341	$301.90	$118.33
92250 Photography of the retina	194	172	$88.76	$33.84
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	153	112	$213.49	$83.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	124	92	$310.45	$122.53
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	91	89	$87.25	$34.06
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	82	67	$150.92	$59.60
92134 Imaging of retina	66	53	$96.81	$36.61
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	37	26	$1297.83	$512.04
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	36	25	$99.39	$37.91
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	12	11	$794.83	$313.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	465	397	$307.12	$120.90
92250 Photography of the retina	213	197	$90.63	$35.19
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	210	146	$217.96	$85.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	109	90	$310.69	$122.58
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	101	93	$151.26	$59.76
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	101	97	$88.93	$34.60
92134 Imaging of retina	83	68	$98.08	$37.33
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	67	44	$99.39	$38.50
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	61	42	$1308.63	$515.38
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	24	24	$363.66	$139.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$404.88	$159.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	463	387	$310.45	$122.38
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	290	198	$218.78	$86.45
92250 Photography of the retina	240	224	$90.98	$35.16
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	98	91	$153.33	$60.06
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	94	92	$90.15	$34.88
92134 Imaging of retina	79	64	$99.43	$39.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	70	60	$313.45	$124.23
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	51	51	$368.20	$146.18
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	42	32	$109.63	$43.43
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	35	28	$1311.13	$519.69
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$407.28	$161.69
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	16	16	$28.00	$10.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	446	364	$310.57	$125.29
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	282	173	$219.74	$88.33
92250 Photography of the retina	237	221	$95.92	$37.75
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	108	98	$154.60	$62.64
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	94	90	$90.92	$36.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	84	76	$316.69	$128.15
92134 Imaging of retina	77	61	$100.25	$39.78
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	66	46	$113.41	$43.54
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	65	65	$369.95	$149.40
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	55	40	$1321.75	$532.16
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$408.48	$159.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	429	356	$328.62	$123.66
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	268	155	$230.02	$86.73
92250 Photography of the retina	206	194	$154.89	$43.19
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	99	87	$165.15	$61.82
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	93	90	$106.62	$36.04
92134 Imaging of retina	65	50	$111.41	$39.84
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	53	53	$411.11	$147.70
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	47	35	$154.49	$50.27
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	38	29	$1537.97	$517.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	33	$284.47	$106.80
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	15	15	$36.13	$10.99
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$426.75	$161.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	453	363	$358.00	$121.87
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	363	209	$247.00	$84.78
92250 Photography of the retina	245	234	$221.00	$47.76
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	134	134	$431.00	$145.94
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	111	102	$183.00	$61.38
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	96	93	$128.00	$35.24
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	89	61	$201.21	$55.28
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	74	52	$1913.00	$614.02
92134 Imaging of retina	54	40	$131.00	$39.42
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	25	25	$44.00	$11.37
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	14	$309.00	$104.93
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	14	12	$2385.00	$771.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	397	326	$358.00	$121.18
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	234	146	$247.47	$84.37
92250 Photography of the retina	168	161	$221.00	$53.22
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	105	99	$128.00	$35.67
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	103	95	$183.00	$61.18
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	72	72	$431.00	$144.23
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	61	46	$208.85	$62.83
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	59	44	$1913.00	$621.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	46	$309.00	$104.12
92134 Imaging of retina	39	36	$131.00	$39.84
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	12	12	$44.00	$13.94
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	11	11	$966.00	$318.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	405	310	$357.73	$117.18
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	213	146	$250.13	$80.51
92250 Photography of the retina	187	179	$221.00	$62.04
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	150	150	$431.00	$141.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	111	90	$309.00	$102.55
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	110	104	$128.00	$35.55
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	96	69	$206.75	$68.39
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	83	59	$1913.00	$591.73
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	83	76	$183.00	$59.58
92134 Imaging of retina	61	47	$131.00	$38.88
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	53	53	$44.00	$13.49
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$476.00	$151.87
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	14	11	$2385.00	$763.98

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-06-03

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX N9744

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

286628701 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Laura Mendiola, Md, Pllc

1119 Fenwick Dr, Laredo, TX 780412971

Phone: 9566524321

Secondary Practice Locations

6999 Mcpherson Rd, Suite 216

Laredo, TX 780416449

Phone: 9566524321

1119 Fenwick Drive, Suite 101

Laredo, TN 780412971

Phone: 9566524321

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Thelzy Zamarron , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1902525694

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 12, 2026

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Updated Practice Location June 03, 2020

Registered at 1119 FENWICK DRIVE, SUITE 101, LAREDO, TX 780412971 (Tel: 9566524321)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 03, 2020

Registered at 1119 FENWICK DRIVE, SUITE 101, LAREDO, TX 780412971 (Tel: 9566524321)

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NPI Profile Active September 17, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 17, 2014

Registered at 6999 MCPHERSON RD, SUITE 216, LAREDO, TX 780416449 (Tel: 9566524321)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 17, 2014

Registered at 6999 MCPHERSON RD, SUITE 216, LAREDO, TX 780416449 (Tel: 9566524321)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 17, 2014

Recorded as LAURA MENDIOLA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 17, 2014

Ophthalmology (License #N9744 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 15, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1467629667

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 15, 2008

Last Update: February 12, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1119 Fenwick Drive, Suite 101

Laredo, TX 780412971

Phone: 9566524321

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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