Lauren Francis, APRN
NPI 1730629569 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Francis, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1730629569).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730629569
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 207912 (SC)
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
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
1,309 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Face-To-Face Behavioral Counseling for Obesity, 15 MinutesG0447 | 604 | $20 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 266 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 195 | $72 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 91 | $11 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 35 | $15 |
| Annual, Face-To-Face Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease, Individual, 15 MinutesG0446 | 35 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 168 | 29 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 68 | 11 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 21 | — |
| Semaglutidebrand: Wegovy | 19 | — |
| Alprazolam | 18 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 17 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,711 across 109 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
- 2017-02-27
- Last updated
- 2025-05-23
- Certified
- 2025-05-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Francis's NPI number?
- Lauren Francis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730629569, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Francis's specialty?
- Lauren Francis is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lauren Francis located?
- Lauren Francis's practice location on file with NPPES is 4711 Forest Dr Ste 9, Columbia, SC 29206-3125.
- What is Lauren Francis's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Francis is (803) 266-9920.
- Does Lauren Francis accept Medicare?
- Lauren Francis is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Francis's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Francis's NPI (1730629569) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.