LAURA PATRICIA GONZALEZ CRNA
NPI 1548609589
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Houston, TX

Active since June 24, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6720 BERTNER AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 798-8501 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 9, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 9, 2024, Apr 12, 2024, Jul 10, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Laura Patricia Gonzalez Crna NPPES

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

LAURA PATRICIA GONZALEZ CRNA (NPI 1548609589) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP123810) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center/university Campus, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548609589
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameLAURA PATRICIA GONZALEZCredential: CRNA
Location Address6720 BERTNER AVEHouston, TX 77030-2604
Mailing AddressPo Box 4439Houston, TX 77210-4439 · (713) 792-2991
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJune 24, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateMay 9, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 9, 2024
✔ NPI 1548609589 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · AP123810✔ Licensed in WI · 100769✔ Licensed in TX · 728917
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
6720 BERTNER AVE, Houston, TX 77030

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1515 22nd AveMonroe, WI 53566-1569 · Phone (608) 324-1000
Location 21515 Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77030-4009 · Phone (713) 792-6161
Location 31504 Taub LoopHouston, TX 77030-1608 · Phone (713) 873-8890

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid334357603TX

Accepted 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

Laura Patricia Gonzalez Crna 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 ID4486898699
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130910000069, I20260529001712
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 Reassignments

17

Medicare enrollment records show Laura Gonzalez reassigns Medicare billing to 17 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pediatrics
6621 FANNIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Texas Childrens Physician Group
  • 2,498 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
6620 MAIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,296 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
6410 FANNIN ST, 1500
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 3,111 clinicians in this Medicare group
Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 10
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,554 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5115 MAIN ST STE 1000
Houston, TX 77002
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Specialized Crna Services LLC
  • 17 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3100 WESLAYAN ST STE 400
Houston, TX 77027
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3030 S GESSNER RD STE 150
Houston, TX 77063
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 67 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1015 W MEDICAL CENTER BLVD STE 1200
Webster, TX 77598
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 710 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
333 N TEXAS AVE STE 1000
Webster, TX 77598
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 543 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,222 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 2

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
36 services35 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Worcester, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220163
Location55 Lake Avenue NorthWorcester, MA 01655 · Worcester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Texas Orthopedic Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number450804
Location7401 South Main StreetHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services

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
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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 20

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

Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Anesthesiologist Assistant
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Gonzalez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Gonzalez is 1548609589. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2013.

Where is Laura Gonzalez located?

Laura Gonzalez practices at 6720 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 798-8501.

What is Laura Gonzalez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Laura Gonzalez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Gonzalez 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 organizations bill Medicare for Laura Gonzalez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Laura Gonzalez reassigns Medicare benefits to 17 organizations: Texas Children's Physician Group (Houston, TX), Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX), Ut Physicians (Houston, TX), Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX), Specialized Crna Services L.L.C. (Houston, TX) and 12 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Gonzalez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Laura Gonzalez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare list Laura Gonzalez 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 Gonzalez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laura Gonzalez is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus and Texas Orthopedic Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Gonzalez was last updated on May 9, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.