LAURA E BUENING PA-C
NPI 1972586485
Physician Assistant in Indianapolis, IN

Active since November 29, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8326 NAAB RD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260(317) 871-0000(317) 871-0010 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 10, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 10, 2021, Mar 22, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Laura E Buening Pa-c NPPES

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

LAURA E BUENING PA-C (NPI 1972586485) is an individual physician assistant in Indianapolis, Indiana and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Indiana University Health, and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972586485
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameLAURA E BUENINGCredential: PA-C
Location Address8326 NAAB RDIndianapolis, IN 46260-1920
Mailing Address8326 Naab RdIndianapolis, IN 46260-1920 · (317) 871-0000 · Fax (317) 871-0010
Fax(317) 871-0010
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateNovember 29, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 10, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 10, 2021
NPI 1972586485 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · SurgicalTaxonomy 363AS0400X · License 10000665A (IN)
8326 NAAB RD, Indianapolis, IN 46260

Accepted 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 E Buening Pa-c 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 ID2163320565
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031223000093
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

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.

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
17 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Indiana University Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Indianapolis, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150056
Location1701 N Senate BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46202 · Marion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension St Vincent Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Indianapolis, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number150084
Location2001 W 86th StIndianapolis, IN 46260 · Marion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46260 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

Physician Assistant
8326 NAAB RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260
Nurse Practitioner
8326 NAAB RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260
Physician Assistant
8326 NAAB RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260
Hospitalist
8326 NAAB RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
8326 NAAB RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8326 NAAB RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260
Physician Assistant
8326 NAAB RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260
Pharmacy (Home Infusion Therapy Pharmacy)
8326 NAAB RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260

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 Buening's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Buening is 1972586485. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 29, 2005.

Where is Laura Buening located?

Laura Buening practices at 8326 Naab Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46260. The listed phone number is (317) 871-0000.

What is Laura Buening's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Laura Buening enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Buening 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 Buening accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list Laura Buening 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 Buening affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laura Buening is affiliated with Indiana University Health and Ascension St Vincent Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Buening was last updated on September 10, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.