Quick answers
- Does Lauren W. Thum accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauren W. Thum 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 W. Thum see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 567 Original Medicare patients and 5,268 services for Lauren W. Thum. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lauren W. Thum's NPI number?
- 1780022921. 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 W. Thum, 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 | 567 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,268 |
| Different services or procedures | 94 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)2,260 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)394 services
- Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated (81001)367 services
- Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding (51798)302 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)209 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol72%
- Arthritis49%
- Anxiety31%
- Depression28%
- Diabetes27%
Hospitals where Lauren W. Thum works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lauren W. Thum 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.
- Avera Marshall Regional Medical CenterMarshall, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241359
- Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health CenterSioux Falls, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430016
- Pipestone County Medical CenterPipestone, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241374
- Sanford Usd Medical CenterSioux Falls, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430027
- Sioux Falls Specialty HospitalSioux Falls, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 430090
Practice locations
Addresses where Lauren W. Thum is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 201 W 69th StSioux Falls, SD 57108 (605) 336‑0635
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lauren W. Thum as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Urology Specialists Chartered47 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Urologyprimary
Other urologists in Sioux Falls
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sioux Falls, SD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Urology Specialists Chartered
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780022921 |
| 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