Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Lauren Pointer, MD
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · New Orleans, LA
- NPI 1609255231
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 88.9 / 100 · 2023
- 11 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1430 Tulane Ave # Sl-50
New Orleans, LA 701122632
(504) 988-3971 - Mailing address
-
3434 Prytania St, Ste 110
New Orleans, LA 701153547
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2015 — 11 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 6, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2015 — 11 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #326133
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609255231. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
309
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$32,941
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 67 | 46 | $65 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 38 | 38 | $239 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 34 | 34 | $132 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 30 | 30 | $87 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 29 | 24 | $35 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 21 | 21 | $82 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 20 | 19 | $123 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 19 | 18 | $73 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 19 | 16 | $75 | |
G0121 |
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk | 19 | 19 | $174 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 19 peers in New Orleans Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 35. This provider delivers 8.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,339
Transactions
71
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 37 | $575.26 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 8 | $145.47 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 6 | $121.58 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 4 | $90.06 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 3 | $71.34 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 2 | $45.42 | |
| Celgene Corporation | 2 | $44.21 | |
| Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 2 | $39.67 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 1 | $30.87 | |
| Celltrion USA INC. | 1 | $30.76 | |
| Evoke Pharma, INC. | 1 | $24.15 | |
| Madrigal Pharmaceuticals | 1 | $24.00 | |
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. | 1 | $23.09 | |
| Braintree Laboratories, INC. | 1 | $20.72 | |
| Biocon Biologics INC | 1 | $18.47 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
378
Patients
195
Total drug cost
$41,564
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | Generic | 121 | 46 | $2,251 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 77 | 39 | $955 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 47 | 24 | $1,405 |
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) | Brand | 47 | 45 | $3,579 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 26 | 14 | $29,747 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 19 | 0 | $1,099 |
| Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) | Brand | 15 | 15 | $306 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 14 | 0 | $165 |
| Sutab (Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf) | Brand | 12 | 12 | $2,057 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Lauren Pointer's medical specialty?
Dr. Lauren Pointer practices Gastroenterology Physician in New Orleans, LA.
Where does Dr. Lauren Pointer practice?
Dr. Lauren Pointer practices at 1430 Tulane Ave # Sl-50, New Orleans, LA 701122632. Office phone: 5049883971.
What is Dr. Lauren Pointer's NPI?
Dr. Lauren Pointer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609255231, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lauren Pointer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lauren Pointer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lauren Pointer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.