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LAUREN GUDGEL CRNA
NPI 1285452144
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Houston, TX

Active since September 30, 2024Accepts Medicare Assignment
1635 NORTH LOOP W, HOUSTON, TX 77008(713) 867-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 30, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Lauren Gudgel Crna NPPES

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

LAUREN GUDGEL CRNA (NPI 1285452144) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (1043168) and active in the NPI registry since September 2024. She is affiliated with Texas Orthopedic Hospital and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285452144
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameLAUREN GUDGELCredential: CRNA
Location Address1635 NORTH LOOP WHouston, TX 77008-1532
Mailing Address777 Dunlavy St Apt 9104Houston, TX 77019-1958
Phone(713) 867-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateSeptember 30, 2024
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 30, 2024
✔ NPI 1285452144 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 1043168
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
1635 NORTH LOOP W, Houston, TX 77008
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company.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

Lauren Gudgel Crna 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 ID4981130168
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241211002275

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Texans Anesthesia Associates PLLC
26 mi
Anesthesiology
333 N TEXAS AVE STE 1000
Webster, TX 77598
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 543 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275733982 (713) 400-2990

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Texas Orthopedic Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number450804
Location7401 South Main StreetHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77008 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

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.

HYUNG J KIM MD
Anesthesiology
1635 NORTH LOOP W
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 540-6980
THANG HLEI KIM
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1635 NORTH LOOP W
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 867-2000
DAYNA EVELYN MCDANIEL CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1635 NORTH LOOP W
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 867-2000
STACEY WUNGSEE LAU OTR
Occupational Therapist
1635 NORTH LOOP W
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 803-6778
LOUIS T PENA CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1635 NORTH LOOP W
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 400-2990
MEMORIAL HERMANN HEALTH SYSTEM
Clinic/Center (Radiology)
1635 NORTH LOOP W
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 867-3336
TATSUO YAMAKAWA M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1635 NORTH LOOP W
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 338-6565
MAHREEN UMATIYA FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
1635 NORTH LOOP W
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (904) 372-3943

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 Gudgel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Gudgel is 1285452144. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 30, 2024.

Where is Lauren Gudgel located?

Lauren Gudgel practices at 1635 North Loop W, Houston, TX 77008. The listed phone number is (713) 867-2000.

What is Lauren Gudgel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Lauren Gudgel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren Gudgel 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 Gudgel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lauren Gudgel reassigns Medicare benefits to Texans Anesthesia Associates PLLC (Webster, TX). 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 Gudgel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lauren Gudgel accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list Lauren Gudgel 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 Gudgel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lauren Gudgel is affiliated with Texas Orthopedic Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lauren Gudgel was last updated on September 30, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.