DR. VERNON JOSEPH LAWRENCE D.O.
NPI 1326312174
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since February 25, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
12141 RICHMOND AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77082(713) 715-9956 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Vernon Joseph Lawrence D.o. NPPES

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

DR. VERNON JOSEPH LAWRENCE D.O. (NPI 1326312174) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (P9391) and active in the NPI registry since February 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare West, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326312174
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. VERNON JOSEPH LAWRENCECredential: D.O.
Location Address12141 RICHMOND AVEHouston, TX 77082-2408
Mailing Address7400 Fannin St, Suite 650Houston, TX 77054-1920
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateFebruary 25, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 2022
NPI 1326312174 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
Licenses Licensed in TX · P9391 Licensed in FL · OS11860
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
12141 RICHMOND AVE, Houston, TX 77082

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Vernon Joseph Lawrence D.o. 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 ID3971723206
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141008000797
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.

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
73 services39 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
25 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hca Houston Healthcare West

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450644
Location12141 Richmond AveHouston, TX 77082 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77082 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
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
79%95 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
12141 RICHMOND AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77082
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
12141 RICHMOND AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77082
Internal Medicine
12141 RICHMOND AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77082
Obstetrics & Gynecology
12141 RICHMOND AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77082
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
12141 RICHMOND AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77082
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
12141 RICHMOND AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77082
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
12141 RICHMOND AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77082
Dietitian, Registered
12141 RICHMOND AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77082

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 Vernon Lawrence's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vernon Lawrence is 1326312174. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 25, 2012.

Where is Vernon Lawrence located?

Vernon Lawrence practices at 12141 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77082. The listed phone number is (713) 715-9956.

What is Vernon Lawrence's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Vernon Lawrence enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vernon Lawrence 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.

What insurance does Vernon Lawrence accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Vernon Lawrence 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 Vernon Lawrence affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vernon Lawrence is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare West.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vernon Lawrence was last updated on February 4, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.