Quick answers
- Does Lauren V. Skaggs accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauren V. Skaggs 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 V. Skaggs see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,585 Original Medicare patients and 3,631 services for Lauren V. Skaggs. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lauren V. Skaggs's NPI number?
- 1659545176. 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 V. Skaggs, 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 | 2,585 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,631 |
| Different services or procedures | 141 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)379 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)285 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)185 services
- Mri scan of leg joint without contrast (73721)157 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)129 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 pressure71%
- High cholesterol63%
- Arthritis59%
- Diabetes28%
- Anxiety25%
- Depression24%
Hospitals where Lauren V. Skaggs works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lauren V. Skaggs 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.
- Good Samaritan Regional Medical CenterCorvallis, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380014
- Samaritan Albany General HospitalAlbany, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380022
- Samaritan Lebanon Community HospitalLebanon, OR · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 381323
- Samaritan North Lincoln HospitalLincoln City, OR · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 381302
- Samaritan Pacific Community HospitalNewport, OR · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 381314
Practice locations
Addresses where Lauren V. Skaggs is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 13; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1046 6th Ave SWAlbany, OR 97321 (541) 758‑5047
- 1700 Geary St SE, Suite 400Albany, OR 97322 (541) 812‑5655
- 3043 NE 28th StLincoln City, OR 97367 (541) 994‑3661
- 3600 NW Samaritan DrCorvallis, OR 97330 (541) 758‑5047
- 3615 NW Samaritan Dr, Suite 101Corvallis, OR 97330 (541) 768‑5187
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lauren V. Skaggs as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Samaritan Pacific Health Services Inc87 clinicians in the group
- Corvallis Radiology PC56 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Albany
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albany, OR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Samaritan Pacific Health Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659545176 |
| 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