Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Laura Richards, D.P.M.
Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Houston, TX
- NPI 1295141356
- Accepts Medicare
- 9 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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4801 Woodway Dr Ste 373W
Houston, TX 770561887
(281) 407-7955
fax (281) 407-7987 - Mailing address
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16635 Spring Cypress RD Ste 851
Cypress, TX 774291713
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 26, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2017 — 9 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 213E00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #2264
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1295141356. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,008
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$63,864
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 260 | 113 | $84 | |
11721 |
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | 242 | 78 | $42 | |
11042 |
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | 111 | 12 | $122 | |
73630 |
X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | 98 | 51 | $33 | |
11056 |
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths | 82 | 25 | $78 | |
J1100 |
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | 56 | 25 | $0 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 56 | 25 | $1 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 52 | 52 | $107 | |
20600 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | 31 | 12 | $50 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 20 | 11 | $71 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 25 peers in Houston Podiatrist, average services per provider: 268. This provider delivers 3.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$103
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $29.28 | |
| Integra LifeSciences Corporation | 1 | $21.23 | |
| Bioventus LLC | 1 | $19.57 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 1 | $19.03 | |
| Paratek Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $13.45 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
222
Patients
105
Total drug cost
$5,792
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 46 | 26 | $1,499 |
| Clotrimazole-Betamethasone (Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip) | Brand | 44 | 25 | $1,556 |
| Ciclopirox | Generic | 29 | 12 | $940 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 20 | 0 | $521 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 20 | 17 | $222 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | Generic | 16 | 14 | $253 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | Generic | 13 | 11 | $95 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | Generic | 12 | 0 | $517 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 11 | 0 | $45 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | Generic | 11 | 0 | $143 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Laura Richards's medical specialty?
Dr. Laura Richards practices Podiatrist in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Laura Richards practice?
Dr. Laura Richards practices at 4801 Woodway Dr Ste 373W, Houston, TX 770561887. Office phone: 2814077955.
What is Dr. Laura Richards's NPI?
Dr. Laura Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295141356, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Laura Richards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Laura Richards accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Laura Richards commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (HCPCS 11721); Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (HCPCS 11042). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.