Lauren Edwards, PA-C
NPI 1023382074 · Medical Physician Assistant · Encinitas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Edwards, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Encinitas, CA (NPI 1023382074).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023382074
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA 52589 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
141 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 91 | $43 |
| Drainage of Fluid From Abdominal Cavity Using Imaging Guidance49083 | 27 | $87 |
| Insertion of Tube for Infusion With Imaging Guidance and Review By Radiologist, Patient 5 Years Or Older36573 | 23 | $69 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $43–$87 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 10666 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 92037-1027Phone: (858) 554-8533
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-03-07
- Last updated
- 2023-11-14
- Certified
- 2023-11-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Edwards's NPI number?
- Lauren Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023382074, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Edwards's specialty?
- Lauren Edwards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lauren Edwards located?
- Lauren Edwards's practice location on file with NPPES is 354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024-5142.
- What is Lauren Edwards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Edwards is (760) 230-2251.
- Does Lauren Edwards accept Medicare?
- Lauren Edwards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Edwards's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Edwards's NPI (1023382074) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.