Quick answers
- Does Laura Torres-Barre accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laura Torres-Barre 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 Torres-Barre see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 326 Original Medicare patients and 2,025 services for Laura Torres-Barre. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Laura Torres-Barre's NPI number?
- 1568497154. 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 Torres-Barre, 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 | 326 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,025 |
| Different services or procedures | 76 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)556 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)411 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)304 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)106 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)101 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
Hospitals where Laura Torres-Barre works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laura Torres-Barre 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.
- Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical CenterHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450068
- Memorial Hermann Houston Physicians HospitalWebster, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 670008
- Memorial Hermann Sugar Land HospitalSugar Land, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450848
- OakBend Medical CenterRichmond, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450330
Practice locations
Addresses where Laura Torres-Barre is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10905 Memorial Hermann Dr, Suite 130Pearland, TX 77584 (713) 486‑6000
- 16100 S FwyPearland, TX 77584 (713) 413‑5000
- 333 N Texas Ave, Houston Physicians HospitalWebster, TX 77598 (281) 557‑5620
- 6410 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Laura Torres-Barre as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- UT Physicians1,765 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Pearland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pearland, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in UT Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At Houston |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568497154 |
| 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