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MEGHAN LARA PA
NPI 1255063046
Physician Assistant in Harlingen, TX

Active since June 29, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5505 S EXPRESSWAY 77 STE 200, HARLINGEN, TX 78550(956) 362-6900(956) 362-6914 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 5, 2025, Mar 4, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Meghan Lara Pa NPPES

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

MEGHAN LARA PA (NPI 1255063046) is an individual physician assistant in Harlingen, Texas, licensed in Texas (PA18776) and active in the NPI registry since June 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc, and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255063046
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMEGHAN LARACredential: PA
Location Address5505 S EXPRESSWAY 77 STE 200Harlingen, TX 78550-3214
Mailing AddressPo Box 749Pharr, TX 78577-1614 · (956) 362-6900 · Fax (956) 362-6914
Phone(956) 362-6900
Fax(956) 362-6914
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateJune 29, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJune 5, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 5, 2025
✔ NPI 1255063046 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · PA18776
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
5505 S EXPRESSWAY 77 STE 200, Harlingen, TX 78550
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Meghan Rae Lara Pa

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Meghan Lara Pa 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 ID648791699
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250306000359
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Harlingen, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450033
Location2101 Pease StHarlingen, TX 78550 · Cameron County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Harlingen Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Harlingen, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450855
Location5501 South Expressway 77Harlingen, TX 78550 · Cameron County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance

Acute Care Hospitals · Edinburg, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number450869
Location5501 South MccollEdinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78550 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

LINDSAY ANDERSON
Physical Therapist
5505 S EXPRESSWAY 77 STE 200
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 412-2200
MELISSA YVETTE SILVA PA-C
Physician Assistant
5505 S EXPRESSWAY 77 STE 200
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 362-6900
MR. DELIN D DAVID PT
Physical Therapist
5505 S EXPRESSWAY 77 STE 200
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 412-2200
KARINA ABREGO MPAS, PAC
Physician Assistant
5505 S EXPRESSWAY 77 STE 200
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 362-6900
ERNEST JOSHUA ORTIZ PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
5505 S EXPRESSWAY 77 STE 200
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 412-2200
DR. CYNTHIA A GARCIA M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
5505 S EXPRESSWAY 77 STE 200
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 362-6900

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 Meghan Lara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Meghan Lara is 1255063046. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 29, 2022. The provider is also known as Meghan Rae Lara PA.

Where is Meghan Lara located?

Meghan Lara practices at 5505 S Expressway 77 Ste 200, Harlingen, TX 78550. The listed phone number is (956) 362-6900.

What is Meghan Lara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Meghan Lara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Meghan Lara 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.

What insurance does Meghan Lara accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Meghan Lara 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 Meghan Lara affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Meghan Lara is affiliated with Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LLC, Harlingen Medical Center and Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Meghan Lara was last updated on June 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.