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DR. LAURA ELENA GARCIA M.D.
NPI 1902043318
Internal Medicine in Harlingen, TX

Active since January 07, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2101 PEASE ST, HARLINGEN, TX 78550(956) 296-1491(956) 389-4603 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 8, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Laura Elena Garcia M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LAURA ELENA GARCIA M.D. (NPI 1902043318) is an individual internal medicine provider in Harlingen, Texas, licensed in Texas (P0586) and active in the NPI registry since January 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc, and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902043318
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAURA ELENA GARCIACredential: M.D.
Location Address2101 PEASE STHarlingen, TX 78550-8307
Mailing Address2215 E Vinson Ave, Apt. 9204Harlingen, TX 78550-4051 · (956) 453-8482
Phone(956) 296-1491
Fax(956) 389-4603
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJanuary 7, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 8, 2019
✔ NPI 1902043318 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · P0586
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.
2101 PEASE ST, Harlingen, TX 78550
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid296280502TX
Medicaid296280507TX
OtherH08FR88401TX · Bcbs

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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Laura Elena Garcia 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 ID7012183775
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111229000604
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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
100 services38 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
31 services30 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
28 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Harlingen, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450033
Location2101 Pease StHarlingen, TX 78550 · Cameron County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78550 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

CHRISTIAN GONZALEZ
Pediatrics
2101 PEASE ST
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 421-2414
HELEN DELORES PADGETT CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2101 PEASE ST
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 389-1100
MRS. MARY PETERS-BENITEZ O.T.
Occupational Therapist
2101 PEASE ST
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 389-1690
JANETLY LUCIA REINOSO JIMENEZ
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2101 PEASE ST
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 454-0568
SABINO VEGA JR. MSN, NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2101 PEASE ST
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 389-5000
DR. JESUS GUZMAN JR. DO
Hospitalist
2101 PEASE ST
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 389-1100
ROBIN MELINDA WOODARD CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2101 PEASE ST
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 389-1100
LUIS PABLO LEE M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
2101 PEASE ST
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 389-1100

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 Garcia's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Garcia is 1902043318. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 7, 2009.

Where is Laura Garcia located?

Laura Garcia practices at 2101 Pease St, Harlingen, TX 78550. The listed phone number is (956) 296-1491.

What is Laura Garcia's specialty?

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

Is Laura Garcia enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Garcia 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 Garcia 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 3 other insurers list Laura Garcia 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 Garcia affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laura Garcia is affiliated with Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LLC.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Garcia was last updated on March 8, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.