LAUREN MEHNER MD
NPI 1285020685
Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist in Aurora, CO

Active since April 13, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.11/100
CMS Quality Rating
1675 AURORA CT, AURORA, CO 80045(720) 848-0000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 2, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 2, 2020, Mar 24, 2020, Jun 6, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Lauren Mehner Md NPPES

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

LAUREN MEHNER MD (NPI 1285020685) is an individual pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus specialist in Aurora, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR.0064746) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Aurora, and is a graduate of University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Aurora (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285020685
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207WX0110X
Provider Legal NameLAUREN MEHNERCredential: MD
Location Address1675 AURORA CTAurora, CO 80045-2517
Mailing AddressPo Box 110429Aurora, CO 80042-0429
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Colorado School Of Medicine, AuroraGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateApril 13, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 2, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 31, 2020
✔ NPI 1285020685 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0110X
License✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0064746
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the more common disorders include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive error, cataract and glaucoma. These disorders may be related to neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or aging changes in the extraocular muscles requiring medical, optical and surgical management.
Also ListedOphthalmologyTaxonomy 207W00000X · License 01082359A (IN)
1675 AURORA CT, Aurora, CO 80045

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 113001 E 17th PlAurora, CO 80045-2570 · Phone (720) 848-5029

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lauren Mehner Md 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 ID7214239771
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200806001692
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Lauren Mehner reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
1775 AURORA CT
Aurora, CO 80045
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 4,283 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
777 BANNOCK ST
Denver, CO 80204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 2,259 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80045 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
$132.55 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $33.13 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.20 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

91.11/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality90.23
Promoting Interoperability88
Improvement Activities40
Cost73.49

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
1675 AURORA CT
AURORA, CO 80045
Ophthalmology (Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
1675 AURORA CT
AURORA, CO 80045
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
1675 AURORA CT
AURORA, CO 80045
Ophthalmology (Neuro-ophthalmology)
1675 AURORA CT
AURORA, CO 80045
Ophthalmology (Glaucoma Specialist)
1675 AURORA CT
AURORA, CO 80045
Ophthalmology (Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist)
1675 AURORA CT
AURORA, CO 80045
Optometrist
1675 AURORA CT
AURORA, CO 80045
Ophthalmology (Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist)
1675 AURORA CT
AURORA, CO 80045

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 Mehner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Mehner is 1285020685. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2015.

Where is Lauren Mehner located?

Lauren Mehner practices at 1675 Aurora Ct, Aurora, CO 80045. The listed phone number is (720) 848-0000.

What is Lauren Mehner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0110X.

Is Lauren Mehner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren Mehner 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 organizations bill Medicare for Lauren Mehner's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lauren Mehner reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Physicians Incorporated (Aurora, CO) and Denver Health And Hospital Authority (Denver, CO). Each 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 Mehner's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lauren Mehner accept?

Health plans from Select Health list Lauren Mehner 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lauren Mehner was last updated on September 2, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.