Quick answers
- Does Lauren Nicola accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauren Nicola 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 Nicola see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 830 Original Medicare patients and 1,051 services for Lauren Nicola. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lauren Nicola's NPI number?
- 1376663344. 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 Nicola, 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 | 830 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,051 |
| Different services or procedures | 80 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)142 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)64 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)60 services
- Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)60 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)56 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 disease41%
- Diabetes38%
- Anxiety37%
Hospitals where Lauren Nicola works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lauren Nicola 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.
- Ashe Memorial HospitalJefferson, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341325
- Northern Regional HospitalMount Airy, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340003
- Novant Health Forsyth Medical CenterWinston-Salem, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340014
- Novant Health Medical Park HospitalWinston-Salem, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 340148
- Novant Health Thomasville Medical CenterThomasville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340085
Practice locations
Addresses where Lauren Nicola is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2110 Hwy 81 NAnderson, SC 29621 (336) 970‑5318
- 3015 Maplewood Ave, Suite 200Winston Salem, NC 27103 (336) 794‑4188
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lauren Nicola as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Triad Radiology Associates PLLC76 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Anderson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Anderson, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Triad Radiology Associates PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Medical school | Duke University School Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1376663344 |
| 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