Quick answers
- Does Lauren Rice accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauren Rice 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 Rice see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 346 Original Medicare patients and 4,142 services for Lauren Rice. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lauren Rice's NPI number?
- 1386211902. 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 Rice, 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 | 346 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,142 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)3,280 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)239 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)217 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)168 services
- X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (72110)23 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Diabetes32%
- Anxiety29%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lauren Rice is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 33 Hughes RdMadison, AL 35758 (256) 464‑8200
- 4715 Whitesburg Dr SEHuntsville, AL 35802 (256) 881‑5151
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lauren Rice as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sportsmed Orthopaedic Specialists86 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Madison
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Madison, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sportsmed Orthopaedic Specialists
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386211902 |
| 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