Quick answers
- Does Lauren Cowell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauren Cowell 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 Cowell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,399 Original Medicare patients and 6,946 services for Lauren Cowell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lauren Cowell's NPI number?
- 1477146090. 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 Cowell, 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 | 1,399 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,946 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)3,044 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,121 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)750 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)464 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)373 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 pressure74%
- High cholesterol74%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes27%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
Hospitals where Lauren Cowell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lauren Cowell 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.
- Carolina East Medical CenterNew Bern, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340131
Practice locations
Addresses where Lauren Cowell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2115 Neuse BlvdNew Bern, NC 28560 (252) 633‑4461
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lauren Cowell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dermatology Associates of Coastal Carolina PA14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in New Bern
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Bern, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dermatology Associates of Coastal Carolina PA
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) | 1477146090 |
| 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