Physician Profile

Lauren H. Herald, MD

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About Dr. Herald

Lauren H. Herald, MD is a healthcare provider in Lexington, MA specializing in psychiatry. Lauren trained at University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 2017. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1518499714.

Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.

Education & Training

Specialty

Psychiatry (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

MA license281931
NPI1518499714
NPI issued03/28/2017

License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentSometimes (reported per claim)
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What does Dr. Herald specialize in?

Dr. Herald is a psychiatrist in Lexington, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Psychiatry”.

NPI registry

Where is Dr. Herald located?

Dr. Herald is listed at 19 Muzzey St, Lexington, MA 02421. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Herald's phone number?

The number on file is (508) 507-7764. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Herald's NPI number?

Dr. Herald's National Provider Identifier is 1518499714. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

Where did Dr. Herald go to medical school?

Dr. Herald attended University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 2017. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Herald been practicing?

Dr. Herald has 9 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2017, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What does Dr. Herald do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Herald the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Herald confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Herald. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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