Lauren Edwards, NP
NPI 1578098661 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Edwards, NP is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1578098661).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578098661
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP09144 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
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
194 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 56 | $89 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 47 | $136 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 40 | $63 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 22 | $39 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 15 | $60 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 86 | 35 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 67 | 30 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 60 | 26 |
| Gabapentin | 48 | 16 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 36 | 19 |
| Fentanyl | 27 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$75 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-26
- Last updated
- 2017-04-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Edwards's NPI number?
- Lauren Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578098661, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Edwards's specialty?
- Lauren Edwards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lauren Edwards located?
- Lauren Edwards's practice location on file with NPPES is 5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4375.
- What is Lauren Edwards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Edwards is (225) 765-1737.
- Does Lauren Edwards accept Medicare?
- Lauren Edwards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Edwards's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Edwards's NPI (1578098661) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-04-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.