MS. LAURA E POTESTA PAC
NPI 1558636274
Physician Assistant - Medical in Bridgeport, WV

Active since March 13, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
135 PROFESSIONAL PL, BRIDGEPORT, WV 26330(681) 342-3660(681) 342-3698 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Aug 7, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Ms. Laura E Potesta Pac NPPES

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

MS. LAURA E POTESTA PAC (NPI 1558636274) is an individual medical provider in Bridgeport, West Virginia, licensed in West Virginia (01698) and active in the NPI registry since March 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558636274
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363AM0700X
Provider Legal NameMS. LAURA E POTESTACredential: PAC
Location Address135 PROFESSIONAL PLBridgeport, WV 26330-4509
Mailing Address135 Professional PlBridgeport, WV 26330-4509 · (681) 342-3660 · Fax (681) 342-3698
Fax(681) 342-3698
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateMarch 13, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1558636274 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPhysician Assistant · MedicalPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363AM0700X
License Licensed in WV · 01698
Also ListedPhysician AssistantTaxonomy 363A00000X · License PA07575 (TX)
135 PROFESSIONAL PL, Bridgeport, WV 26330

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Laura Corathers Pa-c

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ms. Laura E Potesta Pac 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 ID3173785839
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130211000332
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 3

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.

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.
101 services52 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
47 services37 patients
Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope 47562
This procedure, known as endoscopic gallbladder removal, involves a surgeon using a special tool called an endoscope to remove your gallbladder through small incisions. It's typically done to treat gallstones and related complications. It's a less invasive method, often leading to quicker recovery.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Morgantown, WV
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number510001
Location1 Medical Center DriveMorgantown, WV 26506 · Monongalia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

United Hospital Center, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Bridgeport, WV
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number510006
Location327 Medical Park DriveBridgeport, WV 26330 · Harrison County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc

Critical Access Hospitals · Gassaway, WV
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number511308
Location100 Hoylman DriveGassaway, WV 26624 · Braxton County
Emergency services

St Joseph's Hospital Of Buckhannon, Inc

Critical Access Hospitals · Buckhannon, WV
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number511321
Location1 Amalia DriveBuckhannon, WV 26201 · Upshur County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Summersville Regional Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Summersville, WV
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number511322
Location400 Fairview Heights RoadSummersville, WV 26651 · Nicholas 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.

94.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality78.46
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Lubricant, individual sterile packet, each A4332
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
2 suppliers90 claims14,866 services$0.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Intermittent urinary catheter; straight tip, with or without coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer, or hydrophilic, etc.), each A4351
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF008N
3 suppliers123 claims16,186 services$1.56 avg. paid by Medicare
Intermittent urinary catheter; coude (curved) tip, with or without coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomeric, or hydrophilic, etc.), each A4352
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF008N
1 supplier12 claims2,400 services$5.21 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 9

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

Urology
135 PROFESSIONAL PL
BRIDGEPORT, WV 26330
Physician Assistant (Medical)
135 PROFESSIONAL PL
BRIDGEPORT, WV 26330
Urology
135 PROFESSIONAL PL
BRIDGEPORT, WV 26330
Physician Assistant
135 PROFESSIONAL PL
BRIDGEPORT, WV 26330
Urology
135 PROFESSIONAL PL
BRIDGEPORT, WV 26330
Physician Assistant (Medical)
135 PROFESSIONAL PL
BRIDGEPORT, WV 26330
Urology
135 PROFESSIONAL PL
BRIDGEPORT, WV 26330
Urology
135 PROFESSIONAL PL
BRIDGEPORT, WV 26330

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 Potesta's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Potesta is 1558636274. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 13, 2012. The provider is also known as Laura Corathers Pa-C.

Where is Laura Potesta located?

Laura Potesta practices at 135 Professional Pl, Bridgeport, WV 26330. The listed phone number is (681) 342-3660.

What is Laura Potesta's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant, specializing in Medical, with taxonomy code 363AM0700X.

Is Laura Potesta enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Potesta 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 Laura Potesta accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia list Laura Potesta 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 Potesta affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laura Potesta is affiliated with West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc, United Hospital Center, Inc, Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc, St Joseph's Hospital Of Buckhannon, Inc and Summersville Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Potesta was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.