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MRS. LAUREN KATE FORD APRN, WHNP-BC
NPI 1235605163
Nurse Practitioner - Women's Health in Bossier City, LA

Active since October 18, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2400 HOSPITAL DR STE 240, BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111(318) 212-7931(318) 212-7935 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 12, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 12, 2021, Jul 26, 2019, Apr 18, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Mrs. Lauren Kate Ford Aprn, Whnp-bc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MRS. LAUREN KATE FORD APRN, WHNP-BC (NPI 1235605163) is an individual women's health provider in Bossier City, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (AP10154) and active in the NPI registry since October 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Shreveport.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235605163
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LW0102X
Provider Legal NameMRS. LAUREN KATE FORDCredential: APRN, WHNP-BC
Location Address2400 HOSPITAL DR STE 240Bossier City, LA 71111-2390
Mailing Address1202 Louisiana AveShreveport, LA 71101-3910 · (318) 212-8951 · Fax (318) 212-6752
Phone(318) 212-7931
Fax(318) 212-7935
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateOctober 18, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 12, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 12, 2021
✔ NPI 1235605163 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Women's HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LW0102X
License✔ Licensed in LA · AP10154
2400 HOSPITAL DR STE 240, Bossier City, LA 71111
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Miss Lauren Kate Simmons

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1CASSE Community Health Institute, 2120 W. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop STE AShreveport, LA 71118 · Phone (318) 688-3350 · Fax (318) 300-4439

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2483781LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Lauren Kate Ford Aprn, Whnp-bc is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9335484427
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181218001734
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Lauren Ford reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Wk Womens Health Associates
0.6 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2400 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 240
Bossier City, LA 71111
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1790790467 (318) 742-5800

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
44 services32 patients
Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination G0101
This procedure involves checking for health issues in the lower abdomen and chest area. It helps identify early signs of certain conditions, increasing the chance for successful treatment. It's a routine check-up that's important for maintaining good health.
23 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Willis Knighton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190111
Location2600 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71103 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71111 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

EMILY GAY WOMACK M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2400 HOSPITAL DR STE 240
BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111
Bossier Parish (251) 415-1557
KAREN LILLICH BERKEN
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2400 HOSPITAL DR STE 240
BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111
Bossier Parish (318) 212-7931

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Lauren Ford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Ford is 1235605163. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2018. The provider is also known as Miss Lauren Kate Simmons.

Where is Lauren Ford located?

Lauren Ford practices at 2400 Hospital Dr Ste 240, Bossier City, LA 71111. The listed phone number is (318) 212-7931.

What is Lauren Ford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Women's Health, with taxonomy code 363LW0102X.

Is Lauren Ford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren Ford is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Lauren Ford's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lauren Ford reassigns Medicare benefits to Wk Womens Health Associates (Bossier City, LA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Lauren Ford's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lauren Ford accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 2 other insurers list Lauren Ford as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Lauren Ford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lauren Ford is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lauren Ford was last updated on July 12, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.