Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lauren Baumgarten, M. D.

Trauma Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Hammond, LA

  • NPI 1972980993
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
15770 Paul Vega MD Dr Ste 108A
Hammond, LA 704031475
(985) 230-1870
Mailing address
Po Box 2668
Hammond, LA 704042668

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 8, 2022
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2086S0127X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Louisiana #328942 · Nevada #LL2802

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972980993. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
127
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$12,352
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 63 41 $76
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 23 23 $78
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 22 22 $169
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 19 16 $110

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Hammond Trauma Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 34. This provider delivers 3.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$101
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $39.52
Ambu INC. 1 $16.89
Smith+Nephew, INC. 1 $15.75
Innovation Technologies INC 1 $15.23
Haemonetics Corporation 1 $13.68

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$62
Education
$40

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Lauren Baumgarten's medical specialty?
Dr. Lauren Baumgarten practices Trauma Surgery Physician in Hammond, LA.
Where does Dr. Lauren Baumgarten practice?
Dr. Lauren Baumgarten practices at 15770 Paul Vega MD Dr Ste 108A, Hammond, LA 704031475. Office phone: 9852301870.
What is Dr. Lauren Baumgarten's NPI?
Dr. Lauren Baumgarten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972980993, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lauren Baumgarten accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lauren Baumgarten accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lauren Baumgarten commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99238); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.