Quick answers
- Does Vernice Ann R. Bautista accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vernice Ann R. Bautista accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Vernice Ann R. Bautista see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 78 Original Medicare patients and 302 services for Vernice Ann R. Bautista. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vernice Ann R. Bautista's NPI number?
- 1275654287. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Vernice Ann R. Bautista, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 78 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 302 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems (96127)123 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)113 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)12 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes32%
- Depression22%
Hospitals where Vernice Ann R. Bautista works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vernice Ann R. Bautista at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Arkansas Valley Regional Medical CenterLajuna, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 061336
- St Mary-Corwin HospitalPueblo, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 060012
Practice locations
Addresses where Vernice Ann R. Bautista is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1100 Carson AveLa Junta, CO 81050 (719) 384‑5412
- 1100 Carson Ave, Suite 203La Junta, CO 81050 (719) 383‑6425
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vernice Ann R. Bautista as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in La Junta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Junta, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | Yale University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275654287 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians