Quick answers
- Does Lauren Ploeg accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauren Ploeg 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 Ploeg see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 46 Original Medicare patients and 2,651 services for Lauren Ploeg. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lauren Ploeg's NPI number?
- 1225749252. 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 Ploeg, 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 | 46 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,651 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)891 services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)724 services
- Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes (97535)493 services
- Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes (97112)406 services
- Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)67 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol70%
- Depression61%
- Arthritis54%
- Anxiety46%
- Diabetes43%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lauren Ploeg is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 343 E 90th DrMerrillville, IN 46410 (219) 207‑6100
- 4010 S Ironwood Dr, Vertis Therapy|grand EmeraldSouth Bend, IN 46614 (574) 216‑4510
- 60 Oak Forest RdBluffton, SC 29910 (843) 815‑5557
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lauren Ploeg as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Healthpro Heritage Rehab and Fitness LLC969 clinicians in the group
- Creative Health Care Management LLC85 clinicians in the group
- The Weston Group of South Carolina Inc82 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Occupational Therapist in Private Practice, Indiana →
Other occupational therapists in Merrillville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Merrillville, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Healthpro Heritage Rehab and Fitness LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225749252 |
| 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