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LAUREN B SMITH PA-C
NPI 1801288253
Physician Assistant in Birmingham, AL

Active since February 23, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
619 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249(205) 731-9701(205) 297-9411 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 6, 2025, Jun 5, 2023, Jun 24, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Lauren B Smith Pa-c NPPES

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

LAUREN B SMITH PA-C (NPI 1801288253) is an individual physician assistant in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (PA.1026) and active in the NPI registry since February 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801288253
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameLAUREN B SMITHCredential: PA-C
Location Address619 19TH ST SBirmingham, AL 35249-3280
Mailing AddressPo Box 55310Birmingham, AL 35255-5310
Fax(205) 297-9411
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateFebruary 23, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 17, 2026
NPI 1801288253 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in AL · PA.1026
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
619 19TH ST S, Birmingham, AL 35249

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Lauren K Bohorfoush Pa

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 13686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 430Birmingham, AL 35243-3404 · Phone (205) 605-8180 · Fax (205) 972-8785
Location 24517 Southlake PkwyHoover, AL 35244-3280 · Phone (205) 985-4111 · Fax (205) 985-4326

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 B Smith Pa-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 ID9739407743
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150422001997
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 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
26 services22 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.
18 services13 patients
Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder 23472
Total shoulder prosthetic repair is a surgical procedure to replace a damaged shoulder joint with artificial components. It aims to relieve pain and restore mobility. The procedure involves replacing the ball (humeral head) and socket (glenoid) of the shoulder joint.
17 services16 patients
Anchoring of biceps tendon 23430
Anchoring of the biceps tendon is a surgical procedure aimed at restoring stability to your arm. The surgeon secures your biceps tendon to the bone using special anchors, which helps to reduce pain and improve arm function.
16 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35249 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
619 19TH ST S, JT N342
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Anesthesiology
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Pharmacist
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249
Emergency Medicine
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249

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 Smith's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Smith is 1801288253. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 23, 2015. The provider is also known as Lauren K Bohorfoush PA.

Where is Lauren Smith located?

Lauren Smith practices at 619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249. The listed phone number is (205) 731-9701.

What is Lauren Smith's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Lauren Smith enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren Smith 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.

What insurance does Lauren Smith accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and UnitedHealthcare list Lauren Smith 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lauren Smith was last updated on June 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 56 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.