2026 NPPES data Allergy & Immunology Physician NPI 1659502458 MD
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LAURA VERAS MENA, MD

Allergy & Immunology Physician in ESTERO, Florida. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
801
Medicare Part D claims · 169 beneficiaries · Allergy & Immunology Physician avg: 764
Generic prescribing
66%
generic claims · 34% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$378.59
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LAURA VERAS MENA, MD filed 801 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Allergy & Immunology Physician in ESTERO, Florida, prescribing 66% generic.

801
Part D claims, 2023
66%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

LAURA VERAS MENA, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

801 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LAURA VERAS MENA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about LAURA VERAS MENA, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/29/2009

NPI 1659502458

Primary specialty

Allergy & Immunology Physician

Niche

3,390 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

801 5% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 764

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Allergy & Immunology Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Allergy & Immunology Physician share within Florida

1. Allergy & Immunology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Allergy & Immunology Physician share within Florida

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Allergy & Immunology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Allergy & Immunology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Allergy & Immunology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Allergy & Immunology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

LAURA VERAS MENA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3501 HEALTH CENTER BLVD STE 2200, ESTERO, FL, 34135, with a listed phone of (239) 495-4390. NPI 1659502458 was issued on 07/29/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VERAS MENA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 801 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 169 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $417K in drug spend, split 34% brand-name and 66% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Allergy & Immunology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,390 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 764 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3501 HEALTH CENTER BLVD STE 2200
ESTERO, FL 34135

Provider Details

NPI 1659502458
Specialty Allergy & Immunology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/29/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAURA VERAS MENA, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

LEE HEALTH SYSTEM INC
ESTERO, FL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for LAURA VERAS MENA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$379

Largest payer

Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LAURA VERAS MENA, MD. To verify LAURA VERAS MENA, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

LAURA VERAS MENA, MD — brand share 34.0%
Specialty average (est.)

34% brand-name claims vs 66% generic, on 801 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

801
Total Claims
$417K
Total Drug Cost
169
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,208
Total Day Supply
33,634
Brand vs Generic
34% brand / 66% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$374K
Generic Drug Cost
$43K
Antibiotic Claims
32

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What LAURA VERAS MENA, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Azelastine Hcl
99
Montelukast Sodium
95
Fluticasone Propionate
86
Epinephrine
43
Ipratropium Bromide
43
Gammaplex
Immun Glob G(Igg)/Gly/Iga 0-50
32
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
29
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
26
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
25
Privigen
Immun Glob G(Igg)/Pro/Iga 0-50
24

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Allergy & Immunology Physician Overview

How LAURA VERAS MENA, MD fits within the Allergy & Immunology Physician landscape nationally.

3,390
Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Allergy & Immunology Physician
764
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURA VERAS MENA, MD's 801 claims are above the specialty average of 764.

Nearby Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in Florida

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as VERAS MENA.

Compare Allergy & Immunology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA VERAS MENA, MD's specialty?
LAURA VERAS MENA, MD specializes in Allergy & Immunology Physician and practices in ESTERO, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does LAURA VERAS MENA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA VERAS MENA, MD wrote 801 Medicare Part D claims totaling $417K in drug costs for 169 beneficiaries.
Where is LAURA VERAS MENA, MD located?
LAURA VERAS MENA, MD is located at 3501 HEALTH CENTER BLVD STE 2200, ESTERO, FL, 34135. Phone: (239) 495-4390.
What is LAURA VERAS MENA, MD's NPI number?
LAURA VERAS MENA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659502458, issued on 07/29/2009.
Does LAURA VERAS MENA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURA VERAS MENA, MD's prescribing is 34% brand-name and 66% generic drugs by claim count, with $374K in brand drug costs.
How many Allergy & Immunology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,390 Allergy & Immunology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Allergy & Immunology Physician provider writes 764 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURA VERAS MENA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA VERAS MENA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine Hcl, Montelukast Sodium, Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA VERAS MENA, MD accept Medicare?
LAURA VERAS MENA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 801 Part D claims and 169 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA VERAS MENA, MD's credentials?
LAURA VERAS MENA, MD's NPI is 1659502458 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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