DR. LAURA ALBA M.D.
NPI 1447219068
Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology in Kansas City, MO

Q: What is Laura Alba's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Alba is 1447219068. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2006.

Q: What is Laura Alba's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Transplant Hepatology, with taxonomy code 207RT0003X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Alba was last updated on November 7, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.

Active since March 22, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

62.62/100

CMS Quality Rating

4320 WORNALL RD, SUITE 240, KANSAS CITY, MO 64111(816) 932-7900(816) 932-7920 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 7, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Laura Alba M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LAURA ALBA M.D. (NPI 1447219068) is an individual transplant hepatology provider in Kansas City, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (108239) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Saint Luke's South Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Kansas City.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447219068

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RT0003X

Provider Legal NameDR. LAURA ALBACredential: M.D.

Location Address4320 WORNALL RD, SUITE 240Kansas City, MO 64111-5941

Mailing Address901 E 104th StKansas City, MO 64131-4517 · (816) 599-9499 · Fax (816) 932-9670

Phone(816) 932-7900

Fax(816) 932-7920

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992

Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 7, 2017

✔ NPI 1447219068 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Transplant HepatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RT0003X

License✔ Licensed in MO · 108239

Definition

An internist with special knowledge and the skill required of a gastroenterologist to care for patients prior to and following hepatic transplantation that spans all phases of liver transplantation. Selection of appropriate recipients requires assessment by a team having experience in evaluating the severity and prognosis of patients with liver disease.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyTaxonomy 207RG0100X · License 108239 (MO)

4320 WORNALL RD, Kansas City, MO 64111

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14320 Wornall Rd, Suite 240Kansas City, MO 64111-5941 · Phone (816) 932-7900 · Fax (816) 932-7920

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINH35268MO

Medicare PINW19B783MO

Medicaid1447219068MO

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 Kansas City, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. 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 Alba M.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 ID2769491810

PECOS Enrollment IDI20060418000389

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

Saint Luke's Physician Group Inc

7.5 mi

Family Medicine

901 E 104TH ST, MS 400N
Kansas City, MO 64131

Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas and Missouri enrollments
Medicare enrollment name: Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc
845 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1093263717 (816) 502-8782

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 7

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.

260 services220 patients

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.

43 services42 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

34 services31 patients

Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43235

This procedure, known as an upper endoscopy, involves inserting a thin, flexible tube with a camera down the throat to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel. It helps diagnose conditions like ulcers or inflammation.

30 services29 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

27 services15 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Saint Luke's South Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Overland Park, KS

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number170185

Location12300 Metcalf AvenueOverland Park, KS 66213 · Johnson County

Emergency services

Saint Lukes North Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Kansas City, MO

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number260062

Location5830 N W Barry RoadKansas City, MO 64154 · Platte County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

Acute Care Hospitals · Kansas City, MO

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number260138

Location4401 Wornall RoadKansas City, MO 64111 · Jackson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Saint Luke's East Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lees Summit, MO

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number260216

Location100 N E Saint Luke's BoulevardLees Summit, MO 64086 · Jackson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hedrick Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Chillicothe, MO

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number261321

Location2799 North Washington StreetChillicothe, MO 64601 · Livingston County

Emergency services

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.

62.62/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

76.54

Improvement Activities

Cost

18.43

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tacrolimus, extended release, (envarsus xr), oral, 0.25 mg J7503

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH002N

2 suppliers37 claims13,920 services$1.19 avg. paid by Medicare

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

14 suppliers180 claims15,535 services$0.30 avg. paid by Medicare

Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

2 suppliers36 claims6,675 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare

Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg J7518

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

7 suppliers100 claims6,420 services$0.94 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

17 suppliers205 claims205 services$17.93 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

11 suppliers163 claims226 services$11.99 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

CARL D DIRKS MD

Internal Medicine

4320 WORNALL RD, SUITE 65
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111

Jackson County (816) 932-6100

SATISH PONNURU MD

Plastic Surgery

4320 WORNALL RD, SUITE 513
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111

Jackson County (816) 932-4549

DR. CONSTANTINE LAN FOTOPOULOS M.D.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

4320 WORNALL RD, SUITE 610
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111

Jackson County (913) 319-7600

SAINT LUKE'S HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN BILLING SERVICES, LLC

Dermatology

4320 WORNALL RD, SUITE 513
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111

Jackson County (816) 932-4500

KARA BETH SCHNEWEIS PT

Physical Therapist

4320 WORNALL RD, SUITE 710
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111

Jackson County (816) 531-5570

DR. JUSTIN VAN MEETEREN DO

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

4320 WORNALL RD, SUITE 50
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111

Jackson County (816) 931-3312

DR. RICHARD W LUSTIG D.O.

Internal Medicine

4320 WORNALL RD, SUITE 65
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111

Jackson County (816) 932-6100

PLAZA INFECTIOUS DISEASE, PC

Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)

4320 WORNALL RD, SUITE 440
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111

Jackson County (816) 531-1550

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 Alba's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Alba is 1447219068. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2006.

Where is Laura Alba located?

Laura Alba practices at 4320 Wornall Rd Suite 240, Kansas City, MO 64111. The listed phone number is (816) 932-7900.

What is Laura Alba's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Transplant Hepatology, with taxonomy code 207RT0003X.

Is Laura Alba enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Alba 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 organization bills Medicare for Laura Alba's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Laura Alba reassigns Medicare benefits to Saint Luke's Physician Group Inc (Kansas City, MO). 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 Alba's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Laura Alba accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. and UnitedHealthcare list Laura Alba 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 Alba affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laura Alba is affiliated with Saint Luke's South Hospital, Saint Lukes North Hospital, St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City, Saint Luke's East Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Alba was last updated on November 7, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.