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LAUREN ESCH NP-C
NPI 1578172045
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Columbus, NE

Active since July 30, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4321 41ST AVE, COLUMBUS, NE 68601(402) 562-7500(402) 564-0611 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 14, 2026, Mar 6, 2023, Jul 30, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Lauren Esch Np-c NPPES

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

LAUREN ESCH NP-C (NPI 1578172045) is an individual family provider in Columbus, Nebraska, licensed in Nebraska (113248) and active in the NPI registry since July 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Columbus Community Hospital, Inc, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578172045
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameLAUREN ESCHCredential: NP-C
Location Address4321 41ST AVEColumbus, NE 68601-2131
Mailing Address7305 53rd StColumbus, NE 68601-9281 · (402) 276-6932
Phone(402) 562-7500
Fax(402) 564-0611
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateJuly 30, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 14, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1578172045 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in NE · 113248
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 113248 (NE)
4321 41ST AVE, Columbus, NE 68601
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1505 S Park StGenoa, NE 68640-3036 · Phone (402) 993-2206
Location 22740 N Clarkson StFremont, NE 68025-7703 · Phone (402) 721-0951 · Fax (402) 564-0611

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and more.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 Esch Np-c 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 ID6901299346
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220208002447
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 Esch reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Good Neighbor Community Health Center
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
4321 41ST AVE
Columbus, NE 68601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1740491786 (402) 562-8952
City Of Genoa
19 mi
Critical Access
706 EWING ST
Genoa, NE 68640
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1104859206 (Nebraska)
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649228511 (402) 993-2283

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 4

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.

Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 80053
A comprehensive group of blood chemicals test, also known as a comprehensive metabolic panel, is a blood test that measures your sugar level, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, and liver function. This helps to check your body's overall health.
23 services17 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
17 services12 patients
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 85025
A Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.
14 services11 patients
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 80061
A lipid panel is a blood test that measures fats and fatty substances, such as cholesterol and triglycerides. These substances are used by your body as a source of energy. High levels can lead to health issues, including heart disease.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Columbus Community Hospital, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, NE
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number280111
Location4600 38th StColumbus, NE 68601 · Platte County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 68601 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
$81.20 typical visit price
range $52.69 – $160.21
Typical copayment $20.30 (range $13.17 – $40.05)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.55 typical visit price
range $16.90 – $131.25
Typical copayment $23.38 (range $4.22 – $32.81)
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 20

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

DR. MARTHA ELIZABETH NUNN D.D.S.
Dentist
4321 41ST AVE
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
Platte County (402) 562-7500
VICKI D PETERSON TRUKSA APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4321 41ST AVE
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
Platte County (402) 562-8955
MRS. LINDSEY MAE BATES APRN-NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4321 41ST AVE
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
Platte County (402) 562-7500
GOOD NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
4321 41ST AVE
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
Platte County (402) 562-7500
ANA BELLA ORTIZ PROVISIONAL LADC
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
4321 41ST AVE
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
Platte County (402) 562-7500
GOOD NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Public Health or Welfare
4321 41ST AVE
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
Platte County (402) 562-8952
GOOD NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Dentist
4321 41ST AVE
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
Platte County (402) 532-7500
PRAMOD SHRESTHA M.D.
Pediatrics
4321 41ST AVE
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
Platte County (402) 562-8957

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 Esch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Esch is 1578172045. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 30, 2020.

Where is Lauren Esch located?

Lauren Esch practices at 4321 41st Ave, Columbus, NE 68601. The listed phone number is (402) 562-7500.

What is Lauren Esch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Lauren Esch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren Esch 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 Esch's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lauren Esch reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Good Neighbor Community Health Center (Columbus, NE) and City Of Genoa (Genoa, NE). 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 Esch's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lauren Esch accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Medica and Oscar Insurance Company and 1 other insurer list Lauren Esch 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 Esch affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lauren Esch is affiliated with Columbus Community Hospital, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lauren Esch was last updated on October 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 29 days 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.