LAURA TORRES-BARRE M.D. – NPI #1568497154
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

LAURA TORRES-BARRE is an orthopaedic surgeon located in PEARLAND, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1568497154 to LAURA TORRES-BARRE on July 11, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Oct 16, 2023. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for LAURA TORRES-BARRE below.

NPI Profile for
LAURA TORRES-BARRE

NPI Number
1568497154
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
LAURA TORRES-BARRE
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
11049 MEMORIAL HERMANN DR STE 200
PEARLAND, TX 77584
Phone: (713) 486-6000 Fax: (281) 997-3817
Mailing address
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1700
HOUSTON, TX 77030-1526
Phone: (713) 486-7580 Fax: (281) 997-3817
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 14, 2023

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Identifiers

Identifiers for LAURA TORRES-BARRE

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 TX L6201
2085R0202X
- Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology		 TX L6201
207XX0801X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Trauma		 TX L6201

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT HOUSTON - Graduated 1997
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
LAURA TORRES-BARRE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HOUSTON METHODIST CLEAR LAKE HOSPITAL
      18300 HOUSTON METHODIST DR
      NASSAU BAY, TX 77058
    • HOUSTON PHYSICIANS' HOSPITAL
      333 N TEXAS AVENUE
      WEBSTER, TX 77598
    • MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
      6411 FANNIN
      HOUSTON, TX 77030
    • MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL SYSTEM
      1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
      HOUSTON, TX 77008
    • MEMORIAL HERMANN SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL
      17500 W GRAND PARKWAY SOUTH
      SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ENCOMPASS HOME HEALTH OF HOUSTON
      12727 FEATHERWOOD DRIVE SUITE 130
      HOUSTON, TX 77034

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