Lauren Story-Hefta, MD
NPI 1265963706 · Vascular Surgery Physician · Little Rock, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Vascular Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Story-Hefta, MD is a Vascular Surgery Physician provider in Little Rock, AR (NPI 1265963706).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265963706
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E-15577 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
702 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93922 | 113 | $64 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 77 | $60 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 62 | $157 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 60 | $29 |
| Ultrasound Study of One Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93971 | 57 | $100 |
| Ultrasound Study of One Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93971 | 46 | $19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,281 across 14 records (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-03-26
- Last updated
- 2022-08-29
- Certified
- 2022-08-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Story-Hefta's NPI number?
- Lauren Story-Hefta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265963706, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Story-Hefta's specialty?
- Lauren Story-Hefta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lauren Story-Hefta located?
- Lauren Story-Hefta's practice location on file with NPPES is 4100 Outpatient Circle #616, Little Rock, AR 72205-7101.
- What is Lauren Story-Hefta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Story-Hefta is (501) 686-6627.
- Does Lauren Story-Hefta accept Medicare?
- Lauren Story-Hefta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Story-Hefta's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Story-Hefta's NPI (1265963706) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.