Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lauren Blieden, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1023271582
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 87.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 5 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1504 Taub Loop
Houston, TX 770301608
(713) 798-1750
fax (713) 798-4693
Additional location
1977 Butler Blvd # 300
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 798-6100
Additional location
6400 Fannin St, Suite 1800
Houston, TX 770301521
(713) 559-5200
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Additional location
6701 Fannin St Fl 5
Houston, TX 770302608
(832) 824-1000
Additional location
7200 Cambridge Street, 10Th Floor
Houston, TX 770304202
Mailing address
1977 Butler Blvd # 300
Houston, TX 770304101

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 1, 2025
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #P2098
Medicaid
TX #306214301

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1023271582. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,456
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$142,033
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 459 270 $130
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 290 274 $63
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 267 264 $35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 125 100 $91
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 82 82 $128
92250 Photography of the retina 50 50 $36
76519 Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power 41 23 $50
92020 Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 32 30 $27
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow 27 18 $238
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 26 17 $521

In context: peer comparison

Among 85 peers in this city , average services per provider: 248. This provider delivers 5.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$61,921
Transactions
77
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 34 $35,606.55
Alcon Research LLC 3 $12,355.10
ABBVIE INC. 21 $9,621.79
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC. 12 $3,849.37
Sight Sciences, Inc. 2 $166.49
Glaukos Corporation 1 $165.70
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 2 $113.32
Thea Pharma Inc. 1 $21.65
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. 1 $21.37

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$42,200
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$10,575
Food and Beverage
$4,612
Honoraria
$3,100
Travel and Lodging
$1,435

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,092
Patients
735
Total drug cost
$329,095
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 517 166 $13,830
Timolol Maleate Generic 286 86 $8,928
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 210 64 $6,395
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 162 58 $10,552
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 139 82 $7,703
Rhopressa (Netarsudil Mesylate) Brand 130 38 $79,704
Travoprost Generic 108 34 $29,346
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 90 64 $2,678
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 86 29 $46,481
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 84 29 $45,090

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Lauren Blieden's medical specialty?
Dr. Lauren Blieden practices Ophthalmology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Lauren Blieden practice?
Dr. Lauren Blieden practices at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 770301608. Office phone: 7137981750.
What is Dr. Lauren Blieden's NPI?
Dr. Lauren Blieden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023271582, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lauren Blieden accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lauren Blieden accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lauren Blieden commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.