LAURA S. KUNKEL MSN, APRN, NP-C
NPI 1740688563
Nurse Practitioner in Fort Worth, TX
NPI Status: Active since December 10, 2014
Contact Information
1622 8TH AVENUE, SUITE 110
FORT WORTH, TX
ZIP 76104
Phone: (817) 920-0924
Fax: (817) 920-3708
- Individual
- Female
- Nurse Practitioner
- Accepts Insurance
About LAURA KUNKEL
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Laura Kunkel, a provider established in Fort Worth, Texas with a medical specialization in Nurse Practitioner. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1740688563 assigned on December 2014. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363L00000X with license number AP127045 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.
- NPI
- 1740688563
- Provider Name
- LAURA S. KUNKEL MSN, APRN, NP-C
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1622 8TH AVENUE, SUITE 110 FORT WORTH, TX 76104
- Location Phone
- (817) 920-0924
- Location Fax
- (817) 920-3708
- Mailing Address
- P.O. BOX 961205 FORT WORTH, TX 76162
- Mailing Phone
- (817) 740-8400
- Mailing Fax
- (817) 920-3708
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 12-10-2014
- Last Update Date
- 05-20-2015
- Code Navigator
A nurse practitioner (NP) like Laura Kunkel is an experienced registered nurse with a master’s or doctoral degree and advanced clinical training. Nurse practitioners can work in many different specialties including primary care, pediatrics, cardiology, emergency, women’s health, oncology or geriatrics. Nurse practitioners provide services like physical exams, order laboratory tests, manage diseases, write prescriptions, etc.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Nurse Practitioner
- Taxonomy Code
- 363L00000X
- Type
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- License No.
- AP127045
- License State
- TX
- Taxonomy Description
- (1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- MyBlue Health Bronze? 402 - HMO
- MyBlue Health Bronze? Standard - HMO
- MyBlue Health Gold? 403 - HMO
- MyBlue Health Gold? Standard - HMO
- MyBlue Health Silver? 405 - HMO
- MyBlue Health Silver? Standard - HMO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
This service was performed 54 times for 54 patientsThis 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.
This service was performed 49 times for 35 patientsThis 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.
This service was performed 14 times for 14 patientsAn electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
This service was performed 12 times for 12 patientsReviews for LAURA S. KUNKEL MSN, APRN, NP-C
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1740688563, we treat the final digit (3) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 3).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1740688563, enumerated as an "individual" on December 10, 2014.
The provider is located at 1622 8TH AVENUE, SUITE 110 FORT WORTH, TX 76104 and the phone number is (817) 920-0924.
Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
