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300 E Plank Rd, Altoona, PA 16602 - Altoona location
1414 9th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
About Laura Himes
Laura Himes, PA-C is a physician assistant — medical based in Altoona, PA. Medicare claims data shows Laura provided 163 services to 146 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306397153.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (814) 946-3801
- Email not available
Practice Locations
300 E PLANK RD
Altoona, PA 16602
1414 9th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Physician Assistant - Medical generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Digestive
- Stomach Bug and Food Poisoning
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Most searched conditions
- Common cold
- Diabetes
- Flu
- High blood pressure
- Sinus infection
- UTI
Allergies
Blood
Bone and joint
Digestive health
Ear, Nose & Throat
Endocrine
Eye Care
Foot and ankle
General Health
Hair and scalp
Headache and brain
Heart & Circulation
Hormones
Infections
Injury
Men's Health
Mental Health
Metabolic
Nerve conditions
Neurology
- Dizziness and vertigo
- Migraines
Pain
- Gout
- Low back pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Whiplash
Respiratory
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Community-acquired pneumonia
Sexual Health
Skin
Skin cancer
Skin conditions
- Rosacea
Sleep
Women's Health
Procedures & services
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 Rapid Test
- Rapid Flu Swab
- Urine Pregnancy Test
- Mono Rapid Test
- Rapid strep testing
- TB Skin Test
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams
- School and camp physical
- DOT Physical Exam
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Pre-Employment Physical
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical exam
- Routine blood work
- Sick visit
- Sports physical
- Suture removal
- Vaccination
Allergies
- Allergy Testing and Shots
Counseling
Dermatology
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Skin biopsy
- Skin Tag Removal
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Earwax removal
- Removal of Foreign Object from Ear or Nose
Evaluations
General Care
- Prescription Refill Visit
- Wound Care and Dressing Change
Heart & Circulation
Heart health
Hormones
- Hormone replacement therapy consult
Injections
Injury Care
- Burn Treatment
- Splinting and temporary casting
Lab tests
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urinalysis
Mental Health
- Depression screening
Metabolic
- Weight Loss Medication Consultation
Minor surgery
- Cyst Removal
Minor Surgery
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Minor laceration repair
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
Prevention
- Travel health clinic and vaccines
Respiratory
- Asthma Action Plan Consultation
- Nebulizer Breathing Treatment
Screening
- Blood Pressure Check and Monitoring
- STI and STD Screening
Skin procedures
- Mole Check
- Mole removal
- Wart Removal
Treatments
- IV hydration for cancer patients
Virtual care
- Virtual doctor visit
Women's Health
- Birth control counseling
- Well-woman exam
Women's health
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
163 services · 146 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
51 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus | Lab test | 87804 |
34 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
33 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) | Lab test | 87811 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other physician assistants at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Other physician assistants in Altoona 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 2 views 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Laura Himes?
Laura Himes is a physician assistant in Altoona, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Physician Assistant — Medical”.
NPI registry
What is Laura Himes's address?
Laura Himes is listed at 300 E Plank Rd, Altoona, PA 16602. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Laura Himes?
The number on file is (814) 946-3801. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Laura Himes?
Laura Himes's National Provider Identifier is 1306397153. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How much experience does Laura Himes have?
Laura Himes has 10+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2016. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Laura Himes perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Laura Himes performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Laura Himes's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Laura Himes. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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