Quick answers
- Does Lauren E. Noriega accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauren E. Noriega 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 E. Noriega see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 186 Original Medicare patients and 374 services for Lauren E. Noriega. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lauren E. Noriega's NPI number?
- 1356575443. 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 E. Noriega, 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 | 186 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 374 |
| Different services or procedures | 3 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (92557)187 services
- Test to assess middle ear function (92567)178 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis54%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Diabetes26%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lauren E. Noriega is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 23920 Katy Fwy, Suite 430Katy, TX 77494 (281) 492‑7287
- 9301 Pinecroft Dr, Suite 150Shenandoah, TX 77380 (281) 362‑1368
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lauren E. Noriega as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texas Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists, PLLC128 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Qualified Audiologistprimary
Other audiologists in Katy
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Katy, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texas Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | AU |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356575443 |
| 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