Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lauren Folkens, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Surgical Physician Assistant · Surgical Physician Assistant · Chattanooga, TN

  • NPI 1821497561
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1510 Gunbarrel RD Ste 120
Chattanooga, TN 374217252
(423) 493-5220
fax (423) 493-5228

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 29, 2022
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Tennessee #3789 · Colorado #PA.0004011 · Texas #PA09902

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821497561. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
66
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$2,884
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 23 20 $29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 23 13 $69
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 20 18 $32

In context: peer comparison

Among 34 peers in this city , average services per provider: 97. This provider delivers 0.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$29
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bioventus LLC 1 $14.67
Solventum Corporation 1 $14.55

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$29

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
246
Patients
209
Total drug cost
$2,060
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 103 78 $988
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 88 78 $668
Cephalexin Generic 38 36 $239
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 17 17 $165

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Lauren Folkens's medical specialty?
Dr. Lauren Folkens practices Physician Assistant in Chattanooga, TN.
Where does Dr. Lauren Folkens practice?
Dr. Lauren Folkens practices at 1510 Gunbarrel RD Ste 120, Chattanooga, TN 374217252. Office phone: 4234935220.
What is Dr. Lauren Folkens's NPI?
Dr. Lauren Folkens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821497561, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lauren Folkens accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lauren Folkens accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lauren Folkens commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73130); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73110). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.