Quick answers
- Does Lauren M. Story-Hefta accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauren M. Story-Hefta 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. Story-Hefta see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 582 Original Medicare patients and 850 services for Lauren M. Story-Hefta. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lauren M. Story-Hefta's NPI number?
- 1265963706. 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. Story-Hefta, 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 | 582 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 850 |
| Different services or procedures | 71 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (93922)154 services
- Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)105 services
- Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93971)103 services
- Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)80 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)77 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Diabetes42%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
Hospitals where Lauren M. Story-Hefta works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lauren M. Story-Hefta at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- University of Arkansas Medical SciencesLittle Rock, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040016
Practice locations
Addresses where Lauren M. Story-Hefta is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Childrens Way, 653 Childrens UniversityLittle Rock, AR 72202 (501) 364‑1100
- 2708 S Rife Medical Ln, Suite 210Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 338‑3888
- 2710 S Rife Medical LnRogers, AR 72758 (479) 338‑8000
- 4301 W Markam StLittle Rock, AR 72205 (501) 686‑8000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lauren M. Story-Hefta as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences1,175 clinicians in the group
- Mercy Health Northwest Arkansas Communities318 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Vascular Surgeryprimary
Other vascular surgeons in Little Rock
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Little Rock, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265963706 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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