Quick answers
- Does Lauren Kess accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauren Kess 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 Kess see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 35 Original Medicare patients and 67 services for Lauren Kess. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lauren Kess's NPI number?
- 1518427491. 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 Kess, 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 | 35 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 67 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)24 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)17 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)14 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%
- Arthritis69%
- Anxiety60%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
- COPD46%
Hospitals where Lauren Kess works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lauren Kess 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.
- Charlotte Hungerford HospitalTorrington, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070011
Practice locations
Addresses where Lauren Kess is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 538 Litchfield StTorrington, CT 06790
- 540 Litchfield StTorrington, CT 06790
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lauren Kess as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital200 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Torrington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Torrington, CT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518427491 |
| 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