Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Lauren Sum
Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Houston, TX
- NPI 1972522399
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
- 25 yrs in practice
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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9515 Bellaire Blvd Ste B
Houston, TX 770364546
(713) 988-4848
fax (281) 412-9961 - Mailing address
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3506 Hansford Pl
Pearland, TX 775844987
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 15, 2010
- Year of graduation
- 2001 — 25 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 213E00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #1729
- Medicaid
- TX #176307001
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972522399. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,801
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$142,070
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 469 | 183 | $90 | |
11721 |
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | 344 | 181 | $45 | |
11000 |
Removal of inflamed or infected skin, up to 10% of body surface | 213 | 120 | $48 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 108 | 108 | $111 | |
11056 |
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths | 73 | 56 | $73 | |
97597 |
Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less | 71 | 47 | $102 | |
11730 |
Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail | 51 | 45 | $112 | |
10140 |
Drainage of blood or fluid accumulation | 47 | 39 | $166 | |
11720 |
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails | 47 | 36 | $33 | |
11740 |
Removal of blood accumulation under fingernail or toenail | 43 | 28 | $39 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 25 peers in Houston Podiatrist, average services per provider: 268. This provider delivers 6.7× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
253
Patients
169
Total drug cost
$4,163
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | Generic | 37 | 29 | $334 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | Generic | 37 | 28 | $796 |
| Ciclopirox (Ciclopirox Olamine) | Brand | 33 | 27 | $995 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 27 | 23 | $251 |
| Clotrimazole | Generic | 26 | 21 | $812 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 24 | 17 | $183 |
| Naproxen | Generic | 21 | 13 | $123 |
| Ammonium Lactate | Generic | 12 | 0 | $327 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 12 | 11 | $171 |
| Levofloxacin | Generic | 12 | 0 | $153 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Lauren Sum's medical specialty?
Dr. Lauren Sum practices Podiatrist in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Lauren Sum practice?
Dr. Lauren Sum practices at 9515 Bellaire Blvd Ste B, Houston, TX 770364546. Office phone: 7139884848.
What is Dr. Lauren Sum's NPI?
Dr. Lauren Sum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972522399, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lauren Sum accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lauren Sum accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lauren Sum commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (HCPCS 11721); Removal of inflamed or infected skin, up to 10% of body surface (HCPCS 11000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.