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DR. LAURA TERESA VIVES MD
NPI 1184310468
Family Medicine in Valparaiso, IN

Q: What is Laura Vives's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Vives is 1184310468. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2023. The provider is also known as Dr. Laura Teresa Bicalho Vives MD.

Q: What is Laura Vives's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Vives was last updated on October 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 days 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.

Active since April 11, 2023PECOS Enrolled

813 PORTER CAMPUS DR, VALPARAISO, IN 46383(219) 926-2133(219) 250-5832 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 13, 2026, Apr 11, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

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About Dr. Laura Teresa Vives Md NPPES

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

DR. LAURA TERESA VIVES MD (NPI 1184310468) is an individual family medicine provider in Valparaiso, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01099629A) and active in the NPI registry since April 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Mary Medical Center Inc, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184310468

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. LAURA TERESA VIVESCredential: MD

Location Address813 PORTER CAMPUS DRValparaiso, IN 46383-0089

Mailing Address813 Porter Campus DrValparaiso, IN 46383-0089 · (219) 926-2133 · Fax (219) 250-5832

Phone(219) 926-2133

Fax(219) 250-5832

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018

Enumeration DateApril 11, 2023

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1184310468 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in IN · 01099629A

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

813 PORTER CAMPUS DR, Valparaiso, IN 46383

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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. Laura Teresa Bicalho Vives Md

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health 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 Teresa Vives Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID6507210143

PECOS Enrollment IDI20260808000604

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 Vives reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Porter Physician Services LLC

5.8 mi

Family Medicine

85 E US HIGHWAY 6
Valparaiso, IN 46383

Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
177 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1508075680 (219) 983-6380

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Mary Medical Center Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Hobart, IN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number150034

Location1500 S Lake Park AveHobart, IN 46342 · Lake County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwest Health - Porter

Acute Care Hospitals · Valparaiso, IN

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number150035

Location85 East Us Hwy 6Valparaiso, IN 46383 · Porter County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46383 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

$82.04 typical visit price

range $53.07 – $161.76

Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$94.22 typical visit price

range $16.93 – $132.22

Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

SUNIL N PATEL MD

Internal Medicine

813 PORTER CAMPUS DR
VALPARAISO, IN 46383

Porter County (219) 364-3616

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 Vives's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Vives is 1184310468. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2023. The provider is also known as Dr. Laura Teresa Bicalho Vives MD.

Where is Laura Vives located?

Laura Vives practices at 813 Porter Campus Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383. The listed phone number is (219) 926-2133.

What is Laura Vives's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Laura Vives enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Laura Vives's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Laura Vives reassigns Medicare benefits to Porter Physician Services LLC (Valparaiso, IN). 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 Vives's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Laura Vives accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Laura Vives 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.

Is Laura Vives affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laura Vives is affiliated with St Mary Medical Center Inc and Northwest Health - Porter.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Vives was last updated on October 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 days 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.