Lauren Ventola, M.D.
NPI 1821431693 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Ventola, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1821431693).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821431693
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 61529 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 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
852 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration of Initial Secretion of Lung Airway Using an Endoscope31645 | 123 | $27 |
| Irrigation and Suction of Lung Airways to Obtain Cells Using an Endoscope31624 | 113 | $3 |
| Computer-Assisted Image-Guided Navigation of Lung Airways Using an Endoscope31627 | 85 | $87 |
| Exam of Lung Airways With Diagnostic Or Therapeutic Procedure on Growths Using an Endoscope and Ultrasound31654 | 84 | $61 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 82 | $200 |
| Needle Biopsy of Windpipe Cartilage, Airway, And/Or Lung Using an Endoscope31629 | 80 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$10,394 across 18 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
- 2013-04-11
- Last updated
- 2020-08-10
- Certified
- 2020-08-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Ventola's NPI number?
- Lauren Ventola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821431693, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Ventola's specialty?
- Lauren Ventola is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lauren Ventola located?
- Lauren Ventola's practice location on file with NPPES is 2400 Patterson St Ste 215, Nashville, TN 37203-6501.
- What is Lauren Ventola's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Ventola is (615) 342-7345.
- Does Lauren Ventola accept Medicare?
- Lauren Ventola is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Ventola's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Ventola's NPI (1821431693) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.