LAUREN ZARNEK BIRSCHBACH PA-C
NPI 1801330527
Physician Assistant in Arlington Heights, IL

Q: What is Lauren Birschbach's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Birschbach is 1801330527. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 14, 2016. The provider is also known as Lauren Nicole Zarnek Pa-C.

Q: What is Lauren Birschbach's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lauren Birschbach was last updated on January 31, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since December 14, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

100/100

CMS Quality Rating

880 W CENTRAL RD STE 7200, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005(847) 618-4430(847) 618-4430 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 31, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 31, 2023, Jan 19, 2022, Dec 15, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Lauren Zarnek Birschbach Pa-c NPPES

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

LAUREN ZARNEK BIRSCHBACH PA-C (NPI 1801330527) is an individual physician assistant in Arlington Heights, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (085.007801) and active in the NPI registry since December 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwest Community Hospital 1, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801330527

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameLAUREN ZARNEK BIRSCHBACHCredential: PA-C

Location Address880 W CENTRAL RD STE 7200Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2382

Mailing Address880 W Central Rd Ste 7200Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2382 · (847) 618-4430 · Fax (847) 618-4430

Phone(847) 618-4430

Fax(847) 618-4430

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016

Enumeration DateDecember 14, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 31, 20235 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 31, 2023

✔ NPI 1801330527 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 085.007801✔ Licensed in MN · 12351

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.

880 W CENTRAL RD STE 7200, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Lauren Nicole Zarnek Pa-c

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.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 Zarnek Birschbach 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 ID6709169642

PECOS Enrollment IDI20201202001124

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 7

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.

68 services66 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

58 services35 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

42 services40 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

31 services30 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.

31 services27 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221

Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.

21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Northwest Community Hospital 1

Acute Care Hospitals · Arlington Heights, IL

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number140252

Location800 W Central RoadArlington Heights, IL 60005 · Cook County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60005 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

$94.06 typical visit price

range $60.08 – $183.39

Typical copayment $23.51 (range $15.02 – $45.84)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$74.80 typical visit price

range $18.97 – $148.12

Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)

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.

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.

100/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

94.69

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.

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