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LAURA KIMBALL-RAVARI MD
NPI 1861437543
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Bossier City, LA

Active since June 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2449 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 400, BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111(318) 212-7902(318) 212-7905 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 17, 2021, Aug 14, 2017, Apr 11, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Laura Kimball-ravari Md NPPES

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

LAURA KIMBALL-RAVARI MD (NPI 1861437543) is an individual endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism provider in Bossier City, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (026731) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northern Louisiana Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861437543
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RE0101X
Provider Legal NameLAURA KIMBALL-RAVARICredential: MD
Location Address2449 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 400Bossier City, LA 71111-2399
Mailing Address2449 Hospital Dr, Suite 400Bossier City, LA 71111-2399 · (318) 212-7902 · Fax (318) 212-7905
Phone(318) 212-7902
Fax(318) 212-7905
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJune 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 17, 2021
✔ NPI 1861437543 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RE0101X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 026731
Definition
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
2449 HOSPITAL DR, Bossier City, LA 71111
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1423190LA

Accepted Insurance

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

Laura Kimball-ravari Md 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 ID6800825100
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050808000240
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 9

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This 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.
470 services383 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
95 services67 patients
Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report 95251
This procedure involves placing a small sensor under your skin to continuously monitor your blood sugar levels in tissue fluid. The data is interpreted and a report is generated to help manage your diabetes more effectively.
41 services25 patients
Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth 10005
Fine needle aspiration biopsy with ultrasound guidance is a procedure where a thin needle is inserted into a growth to extract a small sample. Ultrasound helps accurately locate the growth. This sample is then analyzed to determine the nature of the growth.
36 services35 patients
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 99443
This service involves a 21-30 minute phone conversation with a physician. It's a chance for you to discuss your health concerns, symptoms or treatment plans. It's similar to an in-person consultation, but conducted over the phone for your convenience and safety.
28 services27 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Northern Louisiana Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Ruston, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190086
Location401 East Vaughn AvenueRuston, LA 71270 · Lincoln County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Springhill Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Springhill, LA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190088
Location2001 Doctors DriveSpringhill, LA 71075 · Webster County
Emergency services

Willis Knighton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190111
Location2600 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71103 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Jackson Parish Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Jonesboro, LA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number191317
Location165 Beech Springs RoadJonesboro, LA 71251 · Jackson County
Emergency services

Christus St Michael Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Texarkana, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450801
Location2600 St Michael DrTexarkana, TX 75503 · Bowie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71111 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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

Diabetes Mellitus: Diabetic Foot and Ankle Care, Peripheral Neuropathy - Neurological Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus who had a neurological examination of their lower extremities within 12 months
100%313 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
99%271 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%2,166 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
74%1,319 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
51%90 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%205 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
91%587 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
100%1,554 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
88%564 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
0%564 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 7

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

Supplies for maintenance of insulin infusion catheter, per week A4224
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers26 claims349 services$18.58 avg. paid by Medicare
Supplies for external insulin infusion pump, syringe type cartridge, sterile, each A4225
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers26 claims822 services$2.38 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for adjunctive continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service A4238
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
2 suppliers21 claims21 services$156.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
21 suppliers69 claims262 services$6.37 avg. paid by Medicare
External ambulatory infusion pump, insulin E0784
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers24 claims24 services$292.60 avg. paid by Medicare
Insulin for administration through dme (i.e., insulin pump) per 50 units J1817
Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) · category RI000N
4 suppliers29 claims2,600 services$7.33 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 20

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

WK ENDOCRINE SPECIALISTS
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
2449 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 400
BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111
Bossier Parish (318) 212-7902
JASON K MILLIGAN M.D.
Family Medicine
2449 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 420
BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111
Bossier Parish (318) 212-7839
WK AND BONE & JOINT CLINIC - BOSSIER
Orthopaedic Surgery
2449 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 200
BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111
Bossier Parish (318) 425-8701
ANDREW JAMES MORITZ MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
2449 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 200
BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111
Bossier Parish (318) 425-8701
MARY MELISSA ALBRITTON M.D.
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
2449 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 400
BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111
Bossier Parish (318) 212-7902
VICKEY M BURNETT NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2449 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 400
BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111
Bossier Parish (318) 212-7902
WK BOSSIER OB-GYN
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2449 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 260
BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111
Bossier Parish (318) 212-7840
DR. WILLIAM STEWART BUNDRICK JR. M.D.
Urology
2449 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 280
BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111
Bossier Parish (318) 841-4004

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 Kimball-ravari's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Kimball-ravari is 1861437543. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 18, 2006.

Where is Laura Kimball-ravari located?

Laura Kimball-ravari practices at 2449 Hospital Dr Suite 400, Bossier City, LA 71111. The listed phone number is (318) 212-7902.

What is Laura Kimball-ravari's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, with taxonomy code 207RE0101X.

Is Laura Kimball-ravari enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Kimball-ravari 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 Kimball-ravari accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 2 other insurers list Laura Kimball-ravari 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 Kimball-ravari affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laura Kimball-ravari is affiliated with Northern Louisiana Medical Center, Springhill Medical Center, Willis Knighton Medical Center, Jackson Parish Hospital and Christus St Michael Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Kimball-ravari was last updated on June 17, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.