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LAUREN GARDINER MD
NPI 1598394199
Otolaryngology - Facial Plastic Surgery in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since April 06, 2020PECOS Enrolled
5200 CENTRE AVE STE 211, PITTSBURGH, PA 15232(412) 647-2100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 24, 2026, Apr 6, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Lauren Gardiner Md NPPES

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

LAUREN GARDINER MD (NPI 1598394199) is an individual facial plastic surgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD495131) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unc Hospitals, and is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598394199
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207YS0123X
Provider Legal NameLAUREN GARDINERCredential: MD
Location Address5200 CENTRE AVE STE 211Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1312
Mailing Address4221 Calvin StPittsburgh, PA 15201-1116 · (703) 953-0754
Phone(412) 647-2100
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVirginia Commonwealth University, School Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 6, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 24, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 24, 2026
✔ NPI 1598394199 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngology · Facial Plastic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207YS0123X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD495131
Definition
An otolaryngologist who specializes in facial plastic surgery.
5200 CENTRE AVE STE 211, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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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 (PECOS)

Lauren Gardiner Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID345661914
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260901004689
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 Reassignment

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

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
0.1 mi
Internal Medicine
5215 CENTRE AVE, FIRST FLOOR
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 7,114 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013188432 (412) 647-3087

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.

Unc Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Chapel Hill, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number340061
Location101 Manning DriveChapel Hill, NC 27514 · Orange County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

MICHELLE THOMPSON CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5200 CENTRE AVE STE 211
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Allegheny County (412) 621-0123
LAUREN ELIZABETH MAHA
Physician Assistant
5200 CENTRE AVE STE 211
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Allegheny County (412) 621-0123
BRIANNA LEIGH SMYTH AU.D., CCC-A
Audiologist
5200 CENTRE AVE STE 211
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Allegheny County (412) 621-0123
CHRISTINA YVER MD
Otolaryngology (Facial Plastic Surgery)
5200 CENTRE AVE STE 211
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Allegheny County (412) 621-0123

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 Gardiner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Gardiner is 1598394199. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2020.

Where is Lauren Gardiner located?

Lauren Gardiner practices at 5200 Centre Ave Ste 211, Pittsburgh, PA 15232. The listed phone number is (412) 647-2100.

What is Lauren Gardiner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology, specializing in Facial Plastic Surgery, with taxonomy code 207YS0123X.

Is Lauren Gardiner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren Gardiner is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Lauren Gardiner's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lauren Gardiner reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Pittsburgh Physicians (Pittsburgh, PA). 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 Gardiner's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Lauren Gardiner affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lauren Gardiner is affiliated with Unc Hospitals.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lauren Gardiner was last updated on August 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.