LAUREN MERCHANT
NPI 1346664034
Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology in Nashville, TN

Active since February 14, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1718 PATTERSON ST, NASHVILLE, TN 37203(615) 379-3553(615) 346-8479 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 14, 2026, Aug 10, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Lauren Merchant NPPES

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

LAUREN MERCHANT (NPI 1346664034) is an individual gerontology provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (18274) and active in the NPI registry since February 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tristar Skyline Medical Center, and is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346664034
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LG0600X
Provider Legal NameLAUREN MERCHANT
Location Address1718 PATTERSON STNashville, TN 37203-2926
Mailing Address1718 Patterson StNashville, TN 37203-2926 · (615) 379-3553 · Fax (615) 346-8479
Fax(615) 346-8479
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateFebruary 14, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateApril 14, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 14, 2026
NPI 1346664034 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · GerontologyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LG0600X
License Licensed in TN · 18274
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X · License 18274 (TN)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Acute CareTaxonomy 363LA2100X · License 18274 (TN)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Adult HealthTaxonomy 363LA2200X · License 18274 (TN)
1718 PATTERSON ST, Nashville, TN 37203

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

Lauren Merchant 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 ID9133347040
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150717000924
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 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
344 services213 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
216 services214 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.
165 services93 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
17 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Tristar Skyline Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440006
Location3441 Dickerson PikeNashville, TN 37207 · Davidson County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37203 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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…
100%70 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
100%45 patients5/55-star benchmark: 88%
Provide Patient Access
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…
100%136 patients5/55-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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$14.33 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$69.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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

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Social Worker (Clinical)
1718 PATTERSON ST
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1346664034, enumerated as an "individual" on February 14, 2014.

The provider is located at 1718 PATTERSON ST NASHVILLE, TN 37203 and the phone number is (615) 379-3553.

Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363LG0600X and a focus in Gerontology.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Oscar Insurance Company. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Lauren Merchant is affiliated with: TRISTAR SKYLINE MEDICAL CENTER.