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LAURA PALMER MACKAY MD, MPH
NPI 1790216083
Pediatrics in Houston, TX

Active since March 27, 2017PECOS Enrolled
1 BAYLOR PLZ, HOUSTON, TX 77030(832) 824-1001 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 19, 2025, Jul 18, 2022, Oct 21, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Laura Palmer Mackay Md, Mph NPPES

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

LAURA PALMER MACKAY MD, MPH (NPI 1790216083) is an individual pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (S9928) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790216083
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameLAURA PALMER MACKAYCredential: MD, MPH
Location Address1 BAYLOR PLZHouston, TX 77030-3411
Mailing Address5323 Harry Hines BlvdDallas, TX 75390-7201 · (214) 456-2357
Phone(832) 824-1001
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 19, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 19, 2025
✔ NPI 1790216083 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · S9928
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Also ListedMedical Genetics · Clinical Genetics (M.D.)Taxonomy 207SG0201X · License U4765 (TX)
1 BAYLOR PLZ, Houston, TX 77030
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Laura Elisabeth Palmer Md, Mph

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Laura Palmer Mackay Md, Mph is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
144 mi
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
4900 MUELLER BLVD
Austin, TX 78723
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 5,299 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1871729376 (512) 454-1110

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

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.

BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
General Acute Care Hospital
1 BAYLOR PLZ, SUITE 022D
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-4620
MATTHEW CARROLL
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1 BAYLOR PLZ, BCM610
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 826-7372
DR. HOLLAND MANON KAPLAN MD
Hospitalist
1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (940) 231-1879
SIDRAH SHAH MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-5928
MICHAEL AZAR MD (PLANNED 5/27/22)
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-6376
MICHELE ALEXIS CABEZA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 824-0200
NATHANIEL GREY LOYD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (405) 834-5432
ANDREA ELIZABETH GULOY
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 824-1170

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 Mackay's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Mackay is 1790216083. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2017. The provider is also known as Laura Elisabeth Palmer MD, Mph.

Where is Laura Mackay located?

Laura Mackay practices at 1 Baylor Plz, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (832) 824-1001.

What is Laura Mackay's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Laura Mackay enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Mackay is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Laura Mackay's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Laura Mackay reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas (Austin, TX). 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 Mackay's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Laura Mackay accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Laura Mackay 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Mackay was last updated on December 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.