Quick answers
- Does Lauren M. Van Decar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauren M. Van Decar 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 M. Van Decar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 11 Original Medicare patients and 13 services for Lauren M. Van Decar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lauren M. Van Decar's NPI number?
- 1982095782. 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 M. Van Decar, 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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 13 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Hospitals where Lauren M. Van Decar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lauren M. Van Decar 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.
- HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin HospitalFort Walton Beach, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100223
Practice locations
Addresses where Lauren M. Van Decar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1000 Mar Walt DrFort Walton Beach, FL 32547 (954) 939‑5000
- 1034 Mar Walt Dr, Suite 300Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 (850) 315‑9385
- 110 N Lecanto HwyLecanto, FL 34461 (352) 527‑1825
- 1225 Airport RdDestin, FL 32541
- 6101 Pine Ridge RdNaples, FL 34119 (239) 348‑4000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lauren M. Van Decar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Anesthesia Dynamics LLC879 clinicians in the group
- Capital Anesthesia Solutions of Florida II, LLC355 clinicians in the group
- Anesthesia Physician Solutions of North Florida LLC278 clinicians in the group
- Destin Anesthesia, LLC19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Fort Walton Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Walton Beach, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Anesthesia Dynamics LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med |
| 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) | 1982095782 |
| 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