Lauren Nicholls, M.D.
NPI 1508244377 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Scranton, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospice/Palliative Care · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Nicholls, M.D. is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in Scranton, PA (NPI 1508244377).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508244377
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
177 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 41 | $124 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 36 | $14 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 32 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 29 | $164 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 27 | $85 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 107 | 39 |
| Oxycodone Hclbrand: Oxycontin | 34 | — |
| Methadone Hcl | 24 | — |
| Morphine Sulfate | 23 | 14 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 23 | 11 |
| Fentanyl | 18 | — |
| Pregabalin |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-05-13
- Last updated
- 2020-08-27
- Certified
- 2020-08-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Nicholls's NPI number?
- Lauren Nicholls's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508244377, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Nicholls's specialty?
- Lauren Nicholls is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lauren Nicholls located?
- Lauren Nicholls's practice location on file with NPPES is 1800 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510-2369.
- What is Lauren Nicholls's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Nicholls is (570) 703-8000.
- Does Lauren Nicholls accept Medicare?
- Lauren Nicholls is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Nicholls's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Nicholls's NPI (1508244377) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.