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DR. LAUREN ELIZABETH BIGHAM PHD
NPI 1790206555
Psychologist - Health Service in Augusta, GA

Active since July 03, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
997 SAINT SEBASTIAN WAY # EG202110, AUGUSTA, GA 30912(706) 721-3084 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 6, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 6, 2020, Jun 26, 2020, Jun 7, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Lauren Elizabeth Bigham Phd NPPES

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

DR. LAUREN ELIZABETH BIGHAM PHD (NPI 1790206555) is an individual health service provider in Augusta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (PSY004351) and active in the NPI registry since July 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Au Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790206555
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy103TH0100X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAUREN ELIZABETH BIGHAMCredential: PHD
Location Address997 SAINT SEBASTIAN WAY # EG202110Augusta, GA 30912-2613
Mailing Address1120 15th St, Ste Bi1056Augusta, GA 30912-0004 · (706) 721-3813
Phone(706) 721-3084
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJuly 3, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 6, 20204 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 6, 2020
✔ NPI 1790206555 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · Health ServiceBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TH0100X
License✔ Licensed in GA · PSY004351
Definition
A psychologist, certified/licensed at the independent practice level in his/her state, who is duly trained and experienced in the delivery of direct, preventative, assessment, and therapeutic intervention services to individuals whose growth, adjustment, or functioning is actually impaired or is demonstrably at high risk of impairment (1974).
Also ListedPsychologist · HealthTaxonomy 103TH0004X
997 SAINT SEBASTIAN WAY # EG202110, Augusta, GA 30912
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health 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

Dr. Lauren Elizabeth Bigham Phd 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 ID1254754906
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200714000816
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 Bigham reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Augusta University
0.4 mi
Hospitalist
1120 15TH ST
Augusta, GA 30912
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 41 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1760559124 (706) 721-6597
Wellstar Medical Group, LLC
141 mi
Family Medicine
11685 ALPHARETTA HWY, SUITE 300
Roswell, GA 30076
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 3,885 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922405729 (678) 325-6611

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 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.

Psychotherapy, 1 hour 90837
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.
68 services16 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
30 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Au Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Augusta, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110034
Location1120 15th StreetAugusta, GA 30912 · Richmond County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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 Bigham's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Bigham is 1790206555. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2017.

Where is Lauren Bigham located?

Lauren Bigham practices at 997 Saint Sebastian Way # Eg202110, Augusta, GA 30912. The listed phone number is (706) 721-3084.

What is Lauren Bigham's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Health Service, with taxonomy code 103TH0100X.

Is Lauren Bigham enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren Bigham 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 Bigham's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lauren Bigham reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Augusta University (Augusta, GA) and Wellstar Medical Group, LLC (Roswell, GA). 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 Bigham's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lauren Bigham accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 2 other insurers list Lauren Bigham 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 Bigham affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lauren Bigham is affiliated with Au Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lauren Bigham was last updated on July 6, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.