Quick answers
- Does Laura A. Waddell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laura A. Waddell 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 Laura A. Waddell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 40 Original Medicare patients and 76 services for Laura A. Waddell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Laura A. Waddell's NPI number?
- 1326392259. 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 Laura A. Waddell, 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 | 40 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 76 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)27 services
- Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (G0101)15 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 cholesterol70%
- High blood pressure55%
- Arthritis40%
Practice locations
Addresses where Laura A. Waddell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8600 NE 82nd StKansas City, MO 64158 (816) 741‑9122
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Laura A. Waddell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Meritas Health Corporation502 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Kansas City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kansas City, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Meritas Health Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326392259 |
| 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
- 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