Quick answers
- Does Lauren Scandura accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauren Scandura 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 Scandura see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 395 Original Medicare patients and 1,292 services for Lauren Scandura. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lauren Scandura's NPI number?
- 1871265090. 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 Scandura, 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 | 395 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,292 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)366 services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)224 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)155 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)143 services
- Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (31231)76 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%
- High blood pressure62%
- Arthritis40%
- Osteoporosis23%
- Diabetes20%
- Anxiety18%
Hospitals where Lauren Scandura works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lauren Scandura 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.
- CHRISTUS Southern New MexicoAlamogordo, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320004
- CHRISTUS St Vincent Regional Medical CenterSanta Fe, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320002
- Los Alamos Medical CenterLos Alamos, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320033
Practice locations
Addresses where Lauren Scandura is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3917 W Rd, 250 New Mexico Sinus InstituteLos Alamos, NM 87544 (505) 661‑4147
- 435 Saint Michaels Dr, Suite A401Santa Fe, NM 87505 (855) 817‑4687
- 721 E Holly St, Suite ADeming, NM 88030 (575) 449‑8949
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lauren Scandura as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- National Sinus Institute PLLC37 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Los Alamos
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Alamos, NM — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in National Sinus Institute PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871265090 |
| 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