Quick answers
- Does Lauren K. Wikenheiser accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauren K. Wikenheiser 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 K. Wikenheiser see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 130 Original Medicare patients and 134 services for Lauren K. Wikenheiser. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lauren K. Wikenheiser's NPI number?
- 1366134256. 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 K. Wikenheiser, 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 | 130 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 134 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest (01926)30 services
- Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity (00537)17 services
- Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker (00530)14 services
- Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine (00567)13 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%
- Ischemic heart disease74%
- Atrial fibrillation68%
- Arthritis52%
- Heart failure45%
Hospitals where Lauren K. Wikenheiser works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lauren K. Wikenheiser 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.
- MUSC Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420004
- Savannah Health Services LLC dba Memorial Health University Medical CenterSavannah, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110036
Practice locations
Addresses where Lauren K. Wikenheiser is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 171 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 (843) 792‑1414
- 4700 Waters Ave, (memorial Health University Medical Center)Savannah, GA 31404 (912) 350‑8000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lauren K. Wikenheiser as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medical University Hospital Authority220 clinicians in the group
- SE Georgia Anesthesia, LLC113 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), South Carolina →
Other nurse anesthetists in Charleston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charleston, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Medical University Hospital Authority
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2023 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1366134256 |
| 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