Lauren Underwood, M.D.
NPI 1871854885 · Urology Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Underwood, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1871854885).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871854885
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- BP10043376 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
14 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
2,360 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 608 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 531 | $121 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 401 | $11 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 122 | $157 |
| Psa (prostate Specific Antigen) Measurement, Total84153 | 86 | $18 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 213 | 74 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 165 | 41 |
| Estradiol | 124 | 72 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 112 | 74 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 90 | 26 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 67 | 21 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 60 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$159 across 8 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
- 2012-06-06
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Underwood's NPI number?
- Lauren Underwood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871854885, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Underwood's specialty?
- Lauren Underwood is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lauren Underwood located?
- Lauren Underwood's practice location on file with NPPES is 1303 Mccullough Ave Ste 270, San Antonio, TX 78212-5604.
- What is Lauren Underwood's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Underwood is (210) 474-7020.
- Does Lauren Underwood accept Medicare?
- Lauren Underwood is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Underwood's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Underwood's NPI (1871854885) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.