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Dr. Lauren Barron, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Surgery Physician · Surgery Physician · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Houston, TX
- NPI 1962765974
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 87.6 / 100 · 2023
- 14 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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6720 Bertner Ave
Houston, TX 770302604
(713) 798-1000 - Additional location
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7421 Nottingham Ave
Saint Louis, MO 631193341
(409) 637-1885 - Mailing address
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1 Baylor Plz # Bcm390
Houston, TX 770303411
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2012 — 14 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 14, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2012 — 14 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Texas #48086 · Texas #47647 · Missouri #2010020704
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1962765974. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
23
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$9,890
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 12 | 12 | $6 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 11 | 11 | $893 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 24 peers in Houston Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 0.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$16,712
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abiomed | 5 | $16,536.51 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 1 | $103.28 | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 1 | $54.22 | |
| W. L. Gore & Associates, INC. | 1 | $18.47 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Lauren Barron's medical specialty?
Dr. Lauren Barron practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Lauren Barron practice?
Dr. Lauren Barron practices at 6720 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 770302604. Office phone: 7137981000.
What is Dr. Lauren Barron's NPI?
Dr. Lauren Barron's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962765974, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lauren Barron accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lauren Barron accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lauren Barron commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Harvest of vein using an endoscope (HCPCS 33508); Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (HCPCS 33533). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.