Lauren Cook, M.D.
NPI 1275829764 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Jefferson City, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Cook, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Jefferson City, MO (NPI 1275829764).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275829764
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2016018772 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
515 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 137 | $49 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 110 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 107 | $91 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 56 | $125 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 28 | $1,191 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 164 | 61 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 95 | 73 |
| Cephalexin | 40 | 21 |
| Celecoxib | 33 | 14 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 33 | 27 |
| Methylprednisolone | 32 | 30 |
| Gabapentin | 16 | — |
These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they include cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$256 across 4 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1100 Virginia AveColumbia, MO 65212-0001Phone: (573) 882-2663Fax: (573) 882-1760
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-22
- Last updated
- 2022-10-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Cook's NPI number?
- Lauren Cook's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275829764, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Cook's specialty?
- Lauren Cook is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lauren Cook located?
- Lauren Cook's practice location on file with NPPES is 1125 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO 65101-5227.
- What is Lauren Cook's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Cook is (573) 632-5500.
- Does Lauren Cook accept Medicare?
- Lauren Cook is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Cook's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Cook's NPI (1275829764) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.