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 patients | 42 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 147 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- 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.
- Baptist Medical CenterSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450058
- Methodist HospitalSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450388
- Methodist Hospital Stone OakSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670055
Practice locations
Addresses where Lauren Whipple is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 540 Madison Oak Dr, Suite 600San Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 558‑7011
- 9635 Huebner RdSan Antonio, TX 78240 (210) 692‑1181
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
Find other Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery doctors in Texas →
Other plastic surgeons in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
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
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Albany Medical College Of Union University |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841686243 |
| 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