Quick answers
- Does Lauren M. Ax accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauren M. Ax accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Lauren M. Ax see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 148 Original Medicare patients and 3,349 services for Lauren M. Ax. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lauren M. Ax's NPI number?
- 1033688726. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Lauren M. Ax, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 148 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,349 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 10% gel, 10 mg (J7345)2,400 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)347 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)201 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)100 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)92 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol68%
- High blood pressure53%
- Arthritis45%
- Osteoporosis20%
- Anxiety18%
- Chronic kidney disease16%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lauren M. Ax is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2150 S Dobson Rd, Suite 1Mesa, AZ 85202 (480) 820‑9774
- 3400 E McDowell RdPhoenix, AZ 85008 (480) 681‑3300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lauren M. Ax as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Saguaro Dermatology Associates LLC13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Mesa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mesa, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Saguaro Dermatology Associates LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1033688726 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians