DR. LAURA AFUA KHARSA M.D.
NPI 1598993552
Internal Medicine in Roanoke, VA

Q: What is Laura Kharsa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Kharsa is 1598993552. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 29, 2009. The provider is also known as Dr. Laura Afua Kportufe.

Q: What is Laura Kharsa's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Kharsa was last updated on May 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since June 29, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE, ROANOKE, VA 24014(540) 981-7000(540) 853-0931 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 27, 2026, Jun 1, 2023, Aug 30, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Dr. Laura Afua Kharsa M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LAURA AFUA KHARSA M.D. (NPI 1598993552) is an individual internal medicine provider in Roanoke, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101252816) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Virginia Medical Center, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598993552

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. LAURA AFUA KHARSACredential: M.D.

Location Address1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SERoanoke, VA 24014-1838

Mailing Address213 S Jefferson St Ste 1006Roanoke, VA 24011-1713 · (540) 224-5516

Phone(540) 981-7000

Fax(540) 853-0931

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001

Enumeration DateJune 29, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateMay 27, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 27, 2026

✔ NPI 1598993552 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in VA · 0101252816

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.

1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE, Roanoke, VA 24014

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Laura Afua Kportufe

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1Howard University Hospital, 2041 Georgia AvenueWashington, DC 20060-0001 · Phone (202) 865-6100

Location 28700 Sudley RdManassas, VA 20110-4418 · Phone (434) 396-5292

Location 3500 Martha Jefferson DrCharlottesville, VA 22911-4668 · Phone (434) 654-7580 · Fax (434) 654-7582

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1598993552VA

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

Dr. Laura Afua Kharsa 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 ID3870729775

PECOS Enrollment IDI20131125000924

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 4

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

286 services269 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

86 services83 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

30 services30 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

University Of Virginia Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlottesville, VA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number490009

Location1215 Lee StreetCharlottesville, VA 22908 · Charlottesville City County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Novant Health Uva Health System Culpeper Med Cente

Acute Care Hospitals · Culpeper, VA

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number490019

Location501 Sunset LaneCulpeper, VA 22701 · Culpeper County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mary Washington Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Fredericksburg, VA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number490022

Location1001 Sam Perry BoulevardFredericksburg, VA 22401 · Fredericksburg City County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Stafford Hospital, LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Stafford, VA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number490140

Location101 Hospital Center BoulevardStafford, VA 22554 · Stafford County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 24014 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

$129.04 typical visit price

range $56.19 – $170.30

Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$99.13 typical visit price

range $18.07 – $138.91

Typical copayment $24.78 (range $4.51 – $34.72)

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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

100%587 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

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