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DR. LAURA MAE ARMSTRONG O.D.
NPI 1013277391
Optometrist in Portland, OR

Active since May 21, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2021 NE ALBERTA ST, PORTLAND, OR 97211(503) 384-2489(503) 379-9488 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 4, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Laura Mae Armstrong O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. LAURA MAE ARMSTRONG O.D. (NPI 1013277391) is an individual optometrist in Portland, Oregon, licensed in Oregon (3473ATI) and active in the NPI registry since May 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Pacific University - College Of Optometry (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013277391
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAURA MAE ARMSTRONGCredential: O.D.
Location Address2021 NE ALBERTA STPortland, OR 97211-5847
Mailing Address2021 Ne Alberta StPortland, OR 97211-5847 · (503) 384-2489 · Fax (503) 379-9488
Phone(503) 384-2489
Fax(503) 379-9488
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSPacific University - College Of OptometryGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateMay 21, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJune 4, 2013
✔ NPI 1013277391 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in OR · 3473ATI
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
Also ListedOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementTaxonomy 152WC0802X · License 3473ATI (OR)
Also ListedOptometrist · PediatricsTaxonomy 152WP0200X · License 3473ATI (OR)
2021 NE ALBERTA ST, Portland, OR 97211
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Laura Mae Armstrong O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9335399963
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121017000334
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Laura Armstrong reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Alberta Eye Care
Same address
Optometrist
2021 NE ALBERTA ST
Portland, OR 97211
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1740538388 (503) 384-2489
Eyestrong, LLC
0.8 mi
Pediatrics
3605 NE 15TH AVE
Portland, OR 97212
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376162008 (503) 762-1080

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
23 services16 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
18 services13 patients
Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 97211 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$134.16 typical visit price
range $58.99 – $176.88
Typical copayment $33.54 (range $14.74 – $44.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$73.28 typical visit price
range $19.32 – $144.79
Typical copayment $18.32 (range $4.83 – $36.19)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
55%22 patients3/55-star benchmark: 95%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
97%31 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
91%1,238 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
94%49 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
99%95 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
17%343 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
70%343 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
6%343 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 77 patients
0%77 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
9%343 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ALBERTA EYE CARE
Optometrist
2021 NE ALBERTA ST
PORTLAND, OR 97211
Multnomah County (503) 384-2489
LEAH MORAN OD
Optometrist
2021 NE ALBERTA ST
PORTLAND, OR 97211
Multnomah County (503) 384-2489
MICHELLE NGUYEN
Optometrist
2021 NE ALBERTA ST
PORTLAND, OR 97211
Multnomah County (503) 384-2489
DR. APRIL CHIU OD, FAAO
Optometrist
2021 NE ALBERTA ST
PORTLAND, OR 97211
Multnomah County (503) 384-2489

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Laura Armstrong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Armstrong is 1013277391. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 21, 2012.

Where is Laura Armstrong located?

Laura Armstrong practices at 2021 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211. The listed phone number is (503) 384-2489.

What is Laura Armstrong's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Laura Armstrong enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Armstrong is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Laura Armstrong's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Laura Armstrong reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Alberta Eye Care (Portland, OR) and Eyestrong, LLC (Portland, OR). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Laura Armstrong's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Laura Armstrong accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and BridgeSpan Health Company and 4 other insurers list Laura Armstrong as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Armstrong was last updated on June 4, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.