Quick answers
- Does Lauren R. Merchant accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauren R. Merchant 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 R. Merchant see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 225 Original Medicare patients and 750 services for Lauren R. Merchant. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lauren R. Merchant's NPI number?
- 1346664034. 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 R. Merchant, 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 | 225 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 750 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)344 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)216 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)165 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)17 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%
- Arthritis60%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
- Depression46%
- Stroke or mini-stroke46%
Hospitals where Lauren R. Merchant works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lauren R. Merchant 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.
- Tristar Skyline Medical CenterNashville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440006
Practice locations
Addresses where Lauren R. Merchant is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1718 Patterson StNashville, TN 37203 (615) 346‑8546
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lauren R. Merchant as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Alive Hospice, Inc29 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Nashville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nashville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Alive Hospice, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| School | Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346664034 |
| 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