Lauren Wessel, MD
NPI 1184018095 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Wessel, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1184018095).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184018095
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2020010902 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
423 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 116 | $139 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 80 | $178 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 47 | $195 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 46 | $51 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 43 | $52 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1225 15th St Ste 2100Santa Monica, CA 90404-1101Phone: (310) 319-1234
- 4921 Parkview PlSte 6a/6b/12aSaint Louis, MO 63110-1032Phone: (314) 747-2551Fax: (314) 747-2598
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-03-28
- Last updated
- 2021-08-05
- Certified
- 2021-08-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Wessel's NPI number?
- Lauren Wessel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184018095, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Wessel's specialty?
- Lauren Wessel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lauren Wessel located?
- Lauren Wessel's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 Ucla Medical Plz Ste 755, Los Angeles, CA 90024-6990.
- What is Lauren Wessel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Wessel is (310) 319-1234.
- Does Lauren Wessel accept Medicare?
- Lauren Wessel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Wessel's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Wessel's NPI (1184018095) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.