Lauren Azuela, PMHNP-BC
NPI 1487152054 · Nurse Practitioner · Santa Ana, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Azuela, PMHNP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Santa Ana, CA (NPI 1487152054).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487152054
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PMHNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 95013110 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 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
39 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 39 | $128 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $128–$128 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Paliperidone Palmitatebrand: Invega Sustenna | 73 | — |
| Olanzapine | 67 | 13 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 42 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 34 | — |
| Lurasidone Hcl | 26 | — |
| Lorazepam | 24 | — |
| Risperidone | 24 | — |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$700 across 36 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 (2)
- 12141 Brookhurst St Ste 201Garden Grove, CA 92840-2865Phone: (657) 261-7140
- 23161 Mill Creek Dr Ste 230Laguna Hills, CA 92653-7935Phone: (949) 254-5350
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-01-29
- Last updated
- 2024-10-01
- Certified
- 2024-10-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Azuela's NPI number?
- Lauren Azuela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487152054, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Azuela's specialty?
- Lauren Azuela is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lauren Azuela located?
- Lauren Azuela's practice location on file with NPPES is 615 W Civic Center Dr Ste 200, Santa Ana, CA 92701-4052.
- What is Lauren Azuela's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Azuela is (714) 795-3444.
- Does Lauren Azuela accept Medicare?
- Lauren Azuela is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Azuela's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Azuela's NPI (1487152054) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.