Lauren Esch, NP-C
NPI 1578172045 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Columbus, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Esch, NP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Columbus, NE (NPI 1578172045).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578172045
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 113248 (NE)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 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
65 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 23 | $10 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 17 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 14 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 11 | $13 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$13 (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 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 54 | 16 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 46 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 40 | — |
| Lisinopril | 36 | 12 |
| Metformin Hcl | 35 | — |
| Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazidebrand: Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide | 31 | — |
| Dulaglutide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$40 across 2 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)
- 2740 N Clarkson StFremont, NE 68025-7702Phone: (402) 721-0951Fax: (402) 564-0611
- 505 S Park StGenoa, NE 68640-3036Phone: (402) 993-2206
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-07-30
- Last updated
- 2023-03-06
- Certified
- 2023-03-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Esch's NPI number?
- Lauren Esch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578172045, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Esch's specialty?
- Lauren Esch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lauren Esch located?
- Lauren Esch's practice location on file with NPPES is 4321 41st Ave, Columbus, NE 68601-2131.
- What is Lauren Esch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Esch is (402) 562-7500.
- Does Lauren Esch accept Medicare?
- Lauren Esch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Esch's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Esch's NPI (1578172045) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.