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DR. LAURA LYNNE DRAKE M.D.
NPI 1174783344
Pediatrics in Walker, LA

Active since June 11, 2008PECOS Enrolled
9775 HIGHWAY 190, SUITE F, WALKER, LA 70785(225) 243-7716 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 25, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. Laura Lynne Drake M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LAURA LYNNE DRAKE M.D. (NPI 1174783344) is an individual pediatrics provider in Walker, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.203842) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174783344
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAURA LYNNE DRAKECredential: M.D.
Location Address9775 HIGHWAY 190, SUITE FWalker, LA 70785
Mailing Address9775 Highway 190, Suite FWalker, LA 70785 · (225) 243-7716
Phone(225) 243-7716
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 11, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateApril 25, 2013
✔ NPI 1174783344 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD.203842
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
9775 HIGHWAY 190, Walker, LA 70785
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid1102768LA
Medicaid03774502MS
Medicare PIN4Q5357061LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Laura Lynne Drake M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Laura Drake reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Strawberry Patch Pediatrics LLC
25 mi
Rural Health
1054 SW RAILROAD AVE
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346895638 (855) 869-9898

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70785 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Drake's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Drake is 1174783344. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2008.

Where is Laura Drake located?

Laura Drake practices at 9775 Highway 190 Suite F, Walker, LA 70785. The listed phone number is (225) 243-7716.

What is Laura Drake's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Laura Drake enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Drake is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Laura Drake's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Laura Drake reassigns Medicare benefits to Strawberry Patch Pediatrics LLC (Ponchatoula, LA). The 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 Drake's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Laura Drake accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and AmeriHealth Caritas Next and 3 other insurers list Laura Drake 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 Drake was last updated on April 25, 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.