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Gastroenterology

Lauren S. Pointer, MD

Works at hospitals in New Orleans, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Lauren S. Pointer, MD (Gastroenterology) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in New Orleans, LA. NPI 1609255231. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lauren S. Pointer, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

GastroenterologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
11Years since medical school (graduated 2015)
Tulane University School Of MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Ochsner Clinic LLCGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Lauren S. Pointer work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Lauren S. Pointer at 2 hospitals: Ochsner Medical Center Acute and Touro Infirmary. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Lauren S. Pointer see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including New Orleans, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Lauren S. Pointer's specialty?
Medicare lists Gastroenterology as the primary specialty.
Does Lauren S. Pointer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauren S. Pointer accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Lauren S. Pointer offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Lauren S. Pointer offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Lauren S. Pointer?
(504) 894-2881, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Lauren S. Pointer's NPI number?
1609255231. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Lauren S. Pointer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lauren S. Pointer at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Lauren S. Pointer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lauren S. Pointer as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group
  • Crescent City Physicians Inc154 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Gastroenterology doctors in Louisiana →

Other gastroenterologists in New Orleans

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Orleans, LA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTulane University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2015
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1609255231
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians