Laura Penalver-vargas, PSYD - Medicare Psychologist in Puyallup, WA

Laura Penalver-vargas, PSYD is a medicare enrolled "Psychologist" provider in Puyallup, Washington. She graduated from medical school in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Clinical Psychologist. Her current practice location is 319 5th St Sw, Puyallup, Washington. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 355-5619.

Laura Penalver-vargas is licensed to practice in Washington (license number PY60385056) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1336579424.

Contact Information

Laura Penalver-vargas, PSYD
319 5th St Sw,
Puyallup, WA 98371-5828
(253) 355-5619
Not Available



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameLaura Penalver-vargas
GenderFemale
SpecialityClinical Psychologist
Experience11 Years
Location319 5th St Sw, Puyallup, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Laura Penalver-vargas graduated from medical school in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336579424
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/26/2013
  • Last Update Date: 02/14/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779712120
  • Enrollment ID: I20140204001579

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Laura Penalver-vargas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336579424NPI-NPPES
PY60385056OtherWASTATE PSYCHOLOGIST LICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
103T00000XPsychologist PY60385056 (Washington)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Laura Penalver-vargas allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameKaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396810701
PECOS PAC ID: 9032022579
Enrollment ID: O20031112000454

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Laura Penalver-vargas, PSYD
505 5th St. Ne,
Puyallup, WA 98372

Ph: (253) 355-5619
Laura Penalver-vargas, PSYD
319 5th St Sw,
Puyallup, WA 98371-5828

Ph: (253) 355-5619

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