Quick answers
- Does Lauren C. Buckalew accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Lauren C. Buckalew may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Lauren C. Buckalew see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 12 Original Medicare patients and 282 services for Lauren C. Buckalew. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lauren C. Buckalew's NPI number?
- 1619350204. 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 C. Buckalew, 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 | 12 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 282 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)75 services
- Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes (97112)57 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%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lauren C. Buckalew is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 610 Lurleen B Wallace Blvd NTuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 409‑8060
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lauren C. Buckalew as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Physiolete Therapy and Performance LLC9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Physical Therapist in Private Practice, Alabama →
Other physical therapists in Tuscaloosa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tuscaloosa, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Physiolete Therapy and Performance LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619350204 |
| 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
- 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