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LAUREN CARLSON MD
NPI 1578856746
Anesthesiology in Boston, MA

Active since May 22, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.85/100
CMS Quality Rating
800 WASHINGTON ST, BOSTON, MA 02111(617) 636-5000(702) 209-2064 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 13, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 13, 2019, Nov 16, 2017, Oct 26, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Lauren Carlson Md NPPES

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

LAUREN CARLSON MD (NPI 1578856746) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (268368) and active in the NPI registry since May 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth, and maintains a secondary practice location in Las Vegas.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578856746
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameLAUREN CARLSONCredential: MD
Location Address800 WASHINGTON STBoston, MA 02111
Mailing Address800 Washington StBoston, MA 02111-1552 · (617) 636-5000 · Fax (702) 209-2064
Phone(617) 636-5000
Fax(702) 209-2064
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateMay 22, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJune 13, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1578856746 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MA · 268368✔ Licensed in NV · 17267
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
800 WASHINGTON ST, Boston, MA 02111
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 19127 W Russell Rd Ste 110Las Vegas, NV 89148-1253 · Phone (702) 878-0070 · Fax (702) 209-2064

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1578856746NV

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Taro Health.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 Carlson 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 ID1850523796
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220721001661
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Lauren Carlson reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pratt Anesthesiology Associates, Inc
Same address
Anesthesiology
800 WASHINGTON ST, BOX 1013
Boston, MA 02111
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 246 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326085390 (617) 636-5000
University Anesthesia Providers, LLC
1,122 mi
Anesthesiology
2450 RIVERSIDE AVE
Minneapolis, MN 55454
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 681 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699711143 (612) 273-3000
Sanford Health Of Northern Minnesota
1,198 mi
Physical Therapy
106 5TH ST SOUTH
Walker, MN 56484
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 607 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902261456 (218) 547-1900
Emergenchealth PLLC
1,584 mi
Anesthesiology
4100 INTERNATIONAL PLZ STE 800
Fort Worth, TX 76109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,612 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467970897 (972) 861-1270
Northstar Anesthesia III PA
1,788 mi
Anesthesiology
7101 S PADRE ISLAND DR
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 740 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356968952 (214) 687-0001

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 6

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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
19 services19 patients
Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt 01844
Anesthesia for blood flow shunt placement or revision ensures comfort during the procedure. It involves medication to numb or induce sleep, preventing pain or discomfort. It's safe, monitored by professionals, and tailored to individual needs.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
13 services13 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910
Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.
13 services13 patients
Anesthesia for x-ray exam of arteries and veins using contrast 01916
Anesthesia is given to ensure comfort during an X-ray exam of your arteries and veins using contrast. This process involves injecting a dye into your blood vessels to make them visible on X-rays. The anesthesia helps to minimize any discomfort or anxiety.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope 00918
This procedure involves using anesthesia to ensure comfort while a special instrument called an endoscope helps to locate, break up, and possibly remove kidney stones. The endoscope is a thin, flexible tube which is gently inserted and navigated to the area of concern.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth

Acute Care Hospitals · Beaumont, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450034
Location2830 Calder AvenueBeaumont, TX 77702 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tyler, TX
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450083
Location1000 South Beckham AveTyler, TX 75701 · Smith County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

93.85/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality95.72
Improvement Activities40
Cost81.58

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.

AARON DICKSTEIN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
800 WASHINGTON ST, BOX 233
BOSTON, MA 02111
Suffolk County (617) 636-5883
THOMAS E BIGELOW
Technician/Technologist (Optician)
800 WASHINGTON ST, BOX 450
BOSTON, MA 02111
Suffolk County (617) 636-5857
SARAH MERRIMAN PERSING M.D.
Plastic Surgery
800 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02111
Suffolk County (617) 636-5000
DR. SHARANYA MOHANTY M.D.
Internal Medicine
800 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02111
Suffolk County (617) 636-5000
AFRAH SADIQ SAIT MOHAMMED M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
800 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02111
Suffolk County (718) 629-7204
ADNAN SALIM QAMAR MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
800 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02111
Suffolk County (617) 636-5829
ALICIA SIGIA WU MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
800 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02111
Suffolk County (617) 636-1619
ZEANAARONEVAN ANDRES LUNA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
800 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02111
Suffolk County (617) 636-8100

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 Carlson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Carlson is 1578856746. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 22, 2011.

Where is Lauren Carlson located?

Lauren Carlson practices at 800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111. The listed phone number is (617) 636-5000.

What is Lauren Carlson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Lauren Carlson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren Carlson 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 Carlson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lauren Carlson reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Pratt Anesthesiology Associates, Inc (Boston, MA), University Anesthesia Providers, LLC (Minneapolis, MN), Sanford Health Of Northern Minnesota (Walker, MN), Emergenchealth PLLC (Fort Worth, TX) and Northstar Anesthesia III PA (Corpus Christi, TX). 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 Carlson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lauren Carlson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Taro Health list Lauren Carlson 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 Carlson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lauren Carlson is affiliated with Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth and Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lauren Carlson was last updated on June 13, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.