Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lauren Buckalew, DPT

Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · Physical Therapist · Tuscaloosa, AL

  • NPI 1619350204
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
401 5Th Ave E, Ste 106
Tuscaloosa, AL 354870001
(205) 348-3904
fax (205) 348-4980
Mailing address
610 Lurleen B Wallace Blvd N
Tuscaloosa, AL 354011713

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 22, 2021
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225100000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Alabama #PTH7752 · Mississippi #PT5550

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619350204. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,096
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$25,243
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 343 22 $31
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes 259 20 $24
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 253 22 $20
97016 Application of blood vessel compression device 133 14 $9
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 108 17 $22

In context: peer comparison

Among 15 peers in this city , average services per provider: 367. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Lauren Buckalew's medical specialty?
Dr. Lauren Buckalew practices Physical Therapist in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Where does Dr. Lauren Buckalew practice?
Dr. Lauren Buckalew practices at 401 5Th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL 354870001. Office phone: 2053483904.
What is Dr. Lauren Buckalew's NPI?
Dr. Lauren Buckalew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619350204, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lauren Buckalew accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Lauren Buckalew does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Lauren Buckalew commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using functional activities (HCPCS 97530); Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function (HCPCS 97112); Therapy procedure using manual technique (HCPCS 97140). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.