Quick answers
- Does Laura R. Battle accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laura R. Battle 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 R. Battle see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,509 Original Medicare patients and 4,113 services for Laura R. Battle. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Laura R. Battle's NPI number?
- 1487064473. 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 R. Battle, 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 | 1,509 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,113 |
| Different services or procedures | 62 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)2,328 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)404 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)235 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)194 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)137 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
- Diabetes20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Laura R. Battle is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1651 E Stearns St, Suite 110Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 876‑8550
- 901 SE Plaza Ave, Suite 5Bentonville, AR 72712 (479) 876‑8550
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Laura R. Battle as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- True Dermatology PLLC16 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Fayetteville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fayetteville, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in True Dermatology PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2018 (8 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487064473 |
| 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