LAUREN HOPE ANDREWS APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-C
NPI 1821752825
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Fort Smith, AR

Active since October 26, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5204 FRESNO ST, FORT SMITH, AR 72903(479) 252-9467(479) 370-3653 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 23, 2026, Jul 16, 2026, Feb 21, 2025 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2021).

About Lauren Hope Andrews Aprn, Fnp-c, Pmhnp-c NPPES

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

LAUREN HOPE ANDREWS APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-C (NPI 1821752825) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Fort Smith, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (217962) and active in the NPI registry since October 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Fort Smith, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821752825
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameLAUREN HOPE ANDREWSCredential: APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-C
Location Address5204 FRESNO STFort Smith, AR 72903-4637
Mailing Address900 Se 5th St Ste. 22, Pmb 41Bentonville, AR 72712 · (479) 252-9467 · Fax (479) 370-3653
Fax(479) 370-3653
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateOctober 26, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1821752825 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in AR · 217962
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License 210171 (OK), 217962 (AR)
5204 FRESNO ST, Fort Smith, AR 72903

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Lauren Hope Brown

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14900 Kelley HwyFort Smith, AR 72904-5000 · Phone (479) 431-2050 ext. 9904 · Fax (479) 997-1497

Other Identifiers 2

Other210171OK · Ok
Other217962AR · Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Aprn-cnp

Accepted 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

Lauren Hope Andrews Aprn, Fnp-c, Pmhnp-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 ID5890186068
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211222001907, I20230327000564
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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Lauren Andrews reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Multi-Specialty
2901 S 74TH ST
Fort Smith, AR 72903
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 658 clinicians in this Medicare group
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
4003 MASSARD RD
Fort Smith, AR 72903
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 42 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
301 S J T STITES ST
Sallisaw, OK 74955
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,047 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
100 N WALNUT AVE STE A
Mansfield, AR 72944
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 137 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
128 DANIEL AVENUE
Booneville, AR 72927
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 146 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
303 S 5TH ST
Paris, AR 72855
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 159 clinicians in this Medicare group

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.

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.
82 services26 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72903 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
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$91.63 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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

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

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
5204 FRESNO ST
FORT SMITH, AR 72903

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 Andrews's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Andrews is 1821752825. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 26, 2021. The provider is also known as Lauren Hope Brown.

Where is Lauren Andrews located?

Lauren Andrews practices at 5204 Fresno St, Fort Smith, AR 72903. The listed phone number is (479) 252-9467.

What is Lauren Andrews's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Lauren Andrews enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren Andrews 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 Andrews's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lauren Andrews reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities (Fort Smith, AR), River Valley Primary Care Services (Fort Smith, AR), Cherokee Nation (Sallisaw, OK), Mercy Hospital Waldron (Mansfield, AR), Mercy Hospital Booneville (Booneville, AR) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Andrews's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lauren Andrews accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Lauren Andrews 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 Andrews was last updated on July 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.