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- 7191 Cahaba Valley Rd, Suite 300, Birmingham, AL 35242
About Laura Penkava
Listed in the NPI registry as a nurse practitioner — primary care, Laura K. Penkava, CRNP practices in Birmingham, AL. Medicare claims data shows Laura provided 130 services to 124 patients. The services billed most often include blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total), insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count. NPI 1962745315 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (205) 995-9909
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
7191 CAHABA VALLEY RD SUITE 300
Birmingham, AL 35242
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care 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 health
- Food Intolerances And Sensitivities
- Acid reflux
- Constipation
- Fatty liver disease
- IBS
- Viral gastroenteritis
Mental health
Most searched conditions
Allergies
Allergy and skin
Blood disorders
Bone health
Chronic pain
Ear and balance
Ear, Nose & Throat
Endocrine
Eye conditions
Eye health
Foot and joint pain
General health
Heart health
Hormones
Infections
Lungs & Breathing
Men's health
Nerve and back pain
Nerve conditions
Neurology
Pain
Sexual health
Skin
Skin infections
Sleep disorders
Sleep health
Urinary conditions
Urinary health
Weight management
Women's health
Procedures & services
Allergy tests
Cancer screening
Consultations
Heart health
Hormones
Mental health
Minor procedures
- Ingrown Toenail Trimming
- Minor laceration repair
- Minor Wound Dressing
- Stitch Follow-Up And Wound Check
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Minor skin procedures
Monitoring
Physical exams
Prescriptions
Preventive health
Rapid testing
Screenings & Clearances
Sexual health
Sleep
Virtual care
Weight management
Women's health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
- Birth control counseling
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- IUD insertion
- IUD Removal
- Pap smear
Wound and injury care
Most searched procedures
Diabetes care
Diagnostic tests
Ear, Nose & Throat
Infections
Injections
Lab tests
Lungs & Breathing
Minor injury
Pain management
Preventative care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
130 services · 124 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Primary Care |
| Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) | Lab test | 80048 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Primary Care |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Primary Care |
| Liver function blood test panel | Lab test | 80076 |
17 | Too few peers to compare |
| Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | Lab test | 80061 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Primary Care |
| Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | Billing code | G0444 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Primary Care |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | Billing code | G0442 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Primary Care |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Primary Care |
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.
Related specialists at this location 8
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.
Other nurse practitioners in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Laura K. Penkava specialize in?
Laura K. Penkava is a nurse practitioner in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Primary Care”.
NPI registry
Where is Laura K. Penkava located?
Laura K. Penkava is listed at 7191 Cahaba Valley Rd Suite 300, Birmingham, AL 35242. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Laura K. Penkava's phone number?
The number on file is (205) 995-9909. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Laura K. Penkava?
Laura K. Penkava's National Provider Identifier is 1962745315. 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 K. Penkava have?
Laura K. Penkava has 13+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2013. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does Laura K. Penkava do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Laura K. Penkava performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Laura K. Penkava's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Laura K. Penkava. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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