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LAURA MICHELLE DESTRO
NPI 1811213945
Emergency Medicine in Santa Cruz, CA

Active since April 14, 2010PECOS Enrolled
94.62/100
CMS Quality Rating
1555 SOQUEL DR, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065(831) 462-7700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 15, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Laura Michelle Destro NPPES

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

LAURA MICHELLE DESTRO (NPI 1811213945) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Santa Cruz, California, licensed in California (A121227) and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811213945
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameLAURA MICHELLE DESTRO
Location Address1555 SOQUEL DRSanta Cruz, CA 95065-1705
Mailing Address1555 Soquel DrSanta Cruz, CA 95065-1705 · (831) 462-7700
Phone(831) 462-7700
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 14, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateApril 15, 2015
✔ NPI 1811213945 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A121227
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1555 SOQUEL DR, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Laura Michelle Destro 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.

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
210 services207 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
138 services133 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
54 services54 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.
19 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95065 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
$96.03 typical visit price
range $62.97 – $186.69
Typical copayment $24.00 (range $15.74 – $46.67)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$109.72 typical visit price
range $21.02 – $153.16
Typical copayment $27.43 (range $5.25 – $38.29)
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.

94.62/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.67
Improvement Activities40
Cost97.14

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.

MARK LAWRENCE RIGLER MD
Anesthesiology
1555 SOQUEL DR
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Santa Cruz County (831) 462-7700
ELIZABETH JEAN MCINTIRE
Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health, Adult)
1555 SOQUEL DR
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Santa Cruz County (831) 462-7719
DR. JOHN GRADY D.O.
Emergency Medicine
1555 SOQUEL DR
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Santa Cruz County (831) 462-7700
KELSEY LYNN MCKENNA DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1555 SOQUEL DR
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Santa Cruz County (831) 462-7296
CECILIA LENG DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1555 SOQUEL DR
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Santa Cruz County (931) 462-7296
CHRISTOPHER JOHN WESSELMAN M.D
Emergency Medicine
1555 SOQUEL DR, DOMINICAN HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPT
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Santa Cruz County (831) 462-7710
JAMES DOUGLAS BERGUM CCP
Perfusionist
1555 SOQUEL DR
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Santa Cruz County (855) 489-4580
KATHLEEN DEMPSEY
Nurse Practitioner
1555 SOQUEL DR
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Santa Cruz County (831) 462-7730

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 Destro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Destro is 1811213945. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2010.

Where is Laura Destro located?

Laura Destro practices at 1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065. The listed phone number is (831) 462-7700.

What is Laura Destro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Laura Destro enrolled in Medicare?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Destro was last updated on April 15, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.