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DR. LARA MELANIE COLTON MD
NPI 1255352365
Internal Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since July 22, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1101, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 441-0006(713) 790-2727 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 13, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Lara Melanie Colton Md NPPES

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

DR. LARA MELANIE COLTON MD (NPI 1255352365) is an individual internal medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (M1596) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255352365
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LARA MELANIE COLTONCredential: MD
Location Address6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1101Houston, TX 77030-2717
Mailing Address6550 Fannin St, Suite 1101Houston, TX 77030-2717 · (713) 441-0006 · Fax (713) 790-2727
Phone(713) 441-0006
Fax(713) 790-2727
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJuly 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 13, 2012
✔ NPI 1255352365 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · M1596
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
6550 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030
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Other Identifiers 7

Medicare PINTXB134934TX
Medicaid196454601TX
OtherP00639366TX · Railroad Medicare
Medicaid196454602TX
Medicare PIN8K9866
Other8BC025TX · Bcbs
OtherP01030943TX · Rr Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Community Health Choice, 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

Dr. Lara Melanie Colton Md 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 ID2961577358
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080820000061
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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 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.
38 services32 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450358
Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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 20

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

MEGAN MCCLANAHAN
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6550 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 441-5155
MARIANNE CARLSON PSYD
Psychologist (Clinical)
6550 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (346) 248-2040
MARIE MCLAIN P.A.
Physician Assistant
6550 FANNIN ST, SMITH TOWER, SUITE 1901
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 441-1100
DALIA MOGHAZY MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
6550 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 790-3311
YVONNE I-FANG CHU M.D.
Ophthalmology
6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1501
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-6100
DR. SAM JERRY LONG D.D.S.
Dentist (General Practice)
6550 FANNIN ST, STE 2103
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 797-0846
THOMAS W KNIGHT MD
Internal Medicine
6550 FANNIN ST, SMITH 1101
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 441-0006
DR. JOOHI JIMENEZ-SHAHED M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1801
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-5975

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 Lara Colton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lara Colton is 1255352365. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 22, 2006.

Where is Lara Colton located?

Lara Colton practices at 6550 Fannin St Suite 1101, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 441-0006.

What is Lara Colton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Lara Colton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lara Colton 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 Lara Colton accept?

Health plans from Community Health Choice and Molina Healthcare list Lara Colton 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 Lara Colton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lara Colton is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lara Colton was last updated on June 13, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.