Quick answers
- Does Laura J. Carstens accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laura J. Carstens 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 J. Carstens see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 11 Original Medicare patients and 53 services for Laura J. Carstens. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Laura J. Carstens's NPI number?
- 1427488394. 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 J. Carstens, 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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 53 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)14 services
Practice locations
Addresses where Laura J. Carstens is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7900 Fannin St, Suite 4000Houston, TX 77054 (713) 512‑7500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Laura J. Carstens as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Privia Medical Group Gulf Coast PLLC534 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Privia Medical Group Gulf Coast PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427488394 |
| 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