Provider Profile
Lauren Merchant
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Lauren Merchant
Listed in the NPI registry as a nurse practitioner — gerontology, Lauren Merchant practices in Nashville, TN. Lauren graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2013. Lauren is also listed as specializing in nurse practitioner — adult health, nurse practitioner — acute care, and nurse practitioner. According to Medicare claims data, Lauren cared for 535 Medicare patients across 742 services. The services billed most often include advance care planning, first 30 minutes, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes, and subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (615) 379-3553
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1718 PATTERSON ST
Nashville, TN 37203
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Back & Spine
Bladder & Urinary
Brain & Memory
Brain & Nerves
Breathing & Lungs
Digestive & Gut
Digestive Health
Endocrine & Hormones
Endocrine & Metabolic
General Health
General Senior Health
- Anemia of chronic disease
- Managing multiple medications
- Severe dehydration
- Short stature and growth concerns
- Unexplained Weight Loss
Heart & Circulation
- AFib
- Congestive heart failure
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Infections
Joints & Bones
Kidney & Urinary
Lung & Respiratory
Mental Health
Mobility & Balance
Nerves & Sensation
Pain
Sensory
Skin
Skin & Wounds
Sleep
Procedures & services
Bladder & Urinary
Brain & Memory
Care Planning
- Advance Care Planning
- Caregiver Support and Counseling
- Comfort care transition
- Hospice Care Evaluation
Diagnostic Tests
General Health
General Senior Health
Heart & Circulation
Home & Facility Care
In-Office Treatments
Lab & Monitoring
Lab Tests & Screening
Medication Management
Mental Health
Minor Procedures
Mobility & Safety
- Fall risk assessment
- Home Safety Evaluation
- Senior Driving Safety Evaluation
- Walker and Wheelchair Prescription
Pain Management
Preventive Care
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Chronic disease management
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Medicare annual wellness visit
Referrals & Care Coordination
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
- Hearing Test Referral
- Home Health Care Referral
- Occupational Therapy Referral
- Speech and Swallowing Therapy Referral
Referrals & Coordination
Specialized Care
Vaccines & Injections
Vaccines & Prevention
Wound Care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
742 services · 535 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | Office visit | 99497 |
344 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
216 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
165 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other nurse practitioners at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Other nurse practitioners in Nashville 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Lauren Merchant specialize in?
Lauren Merchant is a nurse practitioner in Nashville, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology”.
NPI registry
Where is Lauren Merchant located?
Lauren Merchant is listed at 1718 Patterson St, Nashville, TN 37203. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Lauren Merchant's phone number?
The number on file is (615) 379-3553. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Lauren Merchant's NPI number?
Lauren Merchant's National Provider Identifier is 1346664034. 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 Lauren Merchant train?
Lauren Merchant attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Lauren Merchant been practicing?
Lauren Merchant has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Lauren Merchant do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Lauren Merchant 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 Lauren Merchant confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Lauren Merchant. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.