Quick answers
- Does Lauren R. Wheeler accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauren R. Wheeler 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. Wheeler see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 112 Original Medicare patients and 200 services for Lauren R. Wheeler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lauren R. Wheeler's NPI number?
- 1427610047. 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. Wheeler, 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 | 112 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 200 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)72 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)51 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into upper neck and back of head nerve (64405)24 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%
- Arthritis62%
- Diabetes41%
- Depression39%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia33%
Hospitals where Lauren R. Wheeler works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lauren R. Wheeler 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.
- Sentara Norfolk General HospitalNorfolk, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490007
- Sentara Obici HospitalSuffolk, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490044
- Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalVirginia Beach, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490057
Practice locations
Addresses where Lauren R. Wheeler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 301 Riverview AveNorfolk, VA 23510
- 600 Gresham DrNorfolk, VA 23507
- 830 Kempsville Rd, 2b223Norfolk, VA 23502 (757) 261‑8860
- 850 Kempsville RdNorfolk, VA 23502
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lauren R. Wheeler as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sentara Medical Group1,408 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Norfolk
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Norfolk, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sentara Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427610047 |
| 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