Lauren Friend, MD
NPI 1942837604 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Friend, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1942837604).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942837604
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01094625A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
98 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 51 | $185 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 47 | $124 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $124–$185 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1740 W Taylor StChicago, IL 60612-7232Phone: (866) 600-2273
- 10855 Virginia StCrown Point, IN 46307-0210Phone: (888) 824-0200
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-03-24
- Last updated
- 2024-10-03
- Certified
- 2024-10-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Friend's NPI number?
- Lauren Friend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942837604, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Friend's specialty?
- Lauren Friend is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lauren Friend located?
- Lauren Friend's practice location on file with NPPES is 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637-1443.
- What is Lauren Friend's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Friend is (888) 824-0200.
- Does Lauren Friend accept Medicare?
- Lauren Friend is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Friend's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Friend's NPI (1942837604) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.