1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Tennessee
  4. Chattanooga
  5. Physician Assistant
  6. NPI Profile

LAUREN FOLKENS PA-C
NPI 1821497561
Physician Assistant in Chattanooga, TN

Active since August 19, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1510 GUNBARREL RD STE 120, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421(423) 493-5220(423) 493-5228 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 29, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 29, 2022, Jan 14, 2022, May 1, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Lauren Folkens Pa-c NPPES

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

LAUREN FOLKENS PA-C (NPI 1821497561) is an individual physician assistant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (3789) and active in the NPI registry since August 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821497561
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameLAUREN FOLKENSCredential: PA-C
Location Address1510 GUNBARREL RD STE 120Chattanooga, TN 37421-7252
Mailing Address1510 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 120Chattanooga, TN 37421-7252 · (423) 493-5220 · Fax (423) 493-5228
Phone(423) 493-5220
Fax(423) 493-5228
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateAugust 19, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 29, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 29, 2022
✔ NPI 1821497561 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 3789
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.
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · SurgicalTaxonomy 363AS0400X · License PA.0004011 (CO), PA09902 (TX)
1510 GUNBARREL RD STE 120, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Open in Google Maps ↗

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.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 Folkens 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 ID5294956462
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190722003582
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 3

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.

X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 73130
An X-ray of the hand, minimum of 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the bones in your hand from different angles. This helps in diagnosing fractures, infections, arthritis, or other abnormalities. It's quick and painless.
34 services26 patients
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 73030
An X-ray of the shoulder, with a minimum of 2 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of your shoulder bones. This helps in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The procedure is quick and painless.
15 services14 patients
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 73110
An X-ray of the wrist, minimum of 3 views, is a diagnostic procedure that uses radiation to create images of your wrist from different angles. This helps detect fractures, infections, or other abnormalities for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37421 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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 3

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

KELSEY E CARPENTER APN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1510 GUNBARREL RD STE 120
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Hamilton County (678) 707-2657
RYAN S GILLIAND PA-C
Physician Assistant
1510 GUNBARREL RD STE 120
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Hamilton County (423) 697-8585
MILLER A EARHART WILLIAMS FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1510 GUNBARREL RD STE 120
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Hamilton County (423) 697-8585

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 Folkens's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Folkens is 1821497561. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 19, 2014.

Where is Lauren Folkens located?

Lauren Folkens practices at 1510 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 120, Chattanooga, TN 37421. The listed phone number is (423) 493-5220.

What is Lauren Folkens's specialty?

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

Is Lauren Folkens enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren Folkens 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 Folkens accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Lauren Folkens 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 Folkens was last updated on August 29, 2022. 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.