Lauren Simpson, M.D., M.P.H.
NPI 1497199681 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Tucson, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Simpson, M.D., M.P.H. is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1497199681).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497199681
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., M.P.H.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 64957 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$52 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 (3)
- 535 N Wilmot Rd Ste 201Tucson, AZ 85711-2629Phone: (520) 694-1234
- 6261 N La Cholla Blvd Ste 131Tucson, AZ 85741-3556Phone: (520) 694-5437
- 2600 N Wyatt DrTucson, AZ 85712-6106Phone: (520) 324-5437
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-04-18
- Last updated
- 2023-01-19
- Certified
- 2023-01-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Simpson's NPI number?
- Lauren Simpson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497199681, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Simpson's specialty?
- Lauren Simpson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lauren Simpson located?
- Lauren Simpson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1501 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85724-3011.
- What is Lauren Simpson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Simpson is (520) 626-9924.
- Does Lauren Simpson accept Medicare?
- Lauren Simpson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Simpson's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Simpson's NPI (1497199681) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.