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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Lauren Whipple, MD

Works at hospitals in San Antonio, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Lauren Whipple, MD is a plastic surgeon at 540 Madison Oak Dr, Suite 600, San Antonio, TX 78258. Phone: (210) 558-7011. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Lauren Whipple had 42 Original Medicare patients and 147 services. NPI 1841686243. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Plastic surgeon (Medicare lists Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
  • Address: 540 Madison Oak Dr, Suite 600, San Antonio, TX 78258 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (210) 558‑7011
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Baptist Medical Center, Methodist Hospital, Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
  • Group practice: Plastic Reconstructive and Microsurgical Associates of South Texas PLL
  • Medical school: Albany Medical College Of Union University · graduated 2015 (11 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lauren Whipple, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Lauren Whipple accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauren Whipple 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 Whipple see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 42 Original Medicare patients and 147 services for Lauren Whipple. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Lauren Whipple's NPI number?
1841686243. 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 Whipple, 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 patients42
Services billed to Medicare147
Different services or procedures31
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients68

Most frequent services

  1. Reconstruction of breast with tissue graft (19364)12 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 cholesterol75%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)75%
  • High blood pressure55%
  • Arthritis29%
  • Anxiety29%
  • Osteoporosis26%

Hospitals where Lauren Whipple works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lauren Whipple 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Lauren Whipple is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lauren Whipple as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Plastic Reconstructive and Microsurgical Associates of South Texas PLL25 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other plastic surgeons in San Antonio

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Plastic Reconstructive and Microsurgical Associates of South Texas PLL

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolAlbany Medical College Of Union University
Graduation year2015 (11 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1841686243
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians