Quick answers
- Does Melissa Laughrey accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa Laughrey 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 Melissa Laughrey see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 168 Original Medicare patients and 370 services for Melissa Laughrey. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa Laughrey's NPI number?
- 1578542502. 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 Melissa Laughrey, 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 | 168 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 370 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 81 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)120 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)80 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)73 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)25 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis69%
- Ischemic heart disease57%
- Atrial fibrillation42%
- Diabetes35%
Hospitals where Melissa Laughrey works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa Laughrey 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.
- Lee Memorial HospitalFort Myers, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100012
- Naples Community HospitalNaples, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100018
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa Laughrey is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3501 Health Ctr Blvd, Suite B2400Estero, FL 34135 (239) 692‑8719
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa Laughrey as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Alberto F Vera PA2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Estero
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Estero, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Alberto F Vera PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| School | Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578542502 |
| 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