Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lauren Nicholls, M.D.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (CMS: Hospice/Palliative Care) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Scranton, PA

  • NPI 1508244377
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1800 Mulberry St
Scranton, PA 185102369
(570) 703-8000
fax (570) 703-8002
Mailing address
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 178224903

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 27, 2020
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207QH0002X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD467491

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508244377. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
303
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$32,655
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 73 71 $125
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 54 41 $76
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 49 49 $167
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 34 33 $80
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 31 26 $48
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 30 17 $87
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 20 19 $115
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 12 12 $174

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 37. This provider delivers 8.2× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
298
Patients
60
Total drug cost
$58,147
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 109 47 $5,549
Oxycontin (Oxycodone Hcl) Brand 33 13 $41,886
Methadone Hcl Generic 28 0 $1,217
Buprenorphine Generic 25 0 $6,942
Morphine Sulfate Generic 18 0 $677
Lorazepam Generic 17 0 $300
Gabapentin Generic 16 0 $111
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 14 0 $446
Pregabalin Generic 14 0 $321
Hydromorphone Hcl Generic 12 0 $358

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Lauren Nicholls's medical specialty?
Dr. Lauren Nicholls practices Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Scranton, PA.
Where does Dr. Lauren Nicholls practice?
Dr. Lauren Nicholls practices at 1800 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 185102369. Office phone: 5707038000.
What is Dr. Lauren Nicholls's NPI?
Dr. Lauren Nicholls's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508244377, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lauren Nicholls accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lauren Nicholls accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lauren Nicholls commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.