Quick answers
- Does Lauren Steinmetz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauren Steinmetz 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 Steinmetz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 92 Original Medicare patients and 357 services for Lauren Steinmetz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lauren Steinmetz's NPI number?
- 1447670203. 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 Steinmetz, 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 | 92 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 357 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)68 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)53 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)38 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)23 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)22 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%
- Arthritis36%
- Anxiety36%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
Hospitals where Lauren Steinmetz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lauren Steinmetz 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.
- Mercy Hospital of BuffaloBuffalo, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330279
- Sisters of Charity HospitalBuffalo, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330078
Practice locations
Addresses where Lauren Steinmetz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1526 Walden Ave, Suite 400Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 895‑7167
- 3670 S Benzing Rd, Suite AOrchard Park, NY 14127 (716) 662‑5357
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lauren Steinmetz as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mid-Erie Mental Health Services Inc32 clinicians in the group
- Orchard Park Family Practice, PC15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Cheektowaga
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cheektowaga, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mid-Erie Mental Health Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447670203 |
| 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