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LAUREN TEMPLETON D.O.
NPI 1912132911
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Abilene, TX

Active since May 19, 2009PECOS Enrolled
73.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
1651 PINE ST, ABILENE, TX 79601(325) 670-2273(325) 670-3233 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 26, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Lauren Templeton D.o. NPPES

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

LAUREN TEMPLETON D.O. (NPI 1912132911) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Abilene, Texas, licensed in Texas (P8029) and active in the NPI registry since May 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912132911
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameLAUREN TEMPLETONCredential: D.O.
Location Address1651 PINE STAbilene, TX 79601-3041
Mailing Address1682 Hickory StAbilene, TX 79601-2941 · (325) 677-8516 · Fax (325) 675-5031
Phone(325) 670-2273
Fax(325) 670-3233
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMay 19, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateApril 26, 2023
NPPES CertifiedMay 6, 2021
✔ NPI 1912132911 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in TX · P8029
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License P8029 (TX)
1651 PINE ST, Abilene, TX 79601
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Lauren Gutheil

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Lauren Templeton D.o. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 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.

73.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality63.26
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost47.09

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

HENDRICK HOSPICE CARE, INC.
Hospice Care, Community Based
1651 PINE ST
ABILENE, TX 79601
Jones County (325) 670-2273
ROBERT JOSEPH WRAY R.PH.
Pharmacist
1651 PINE ST
ABILENE, TX 79601
Jones County (325) 670-3245
HENDRICK HOSPICE CARE INC
Pharmacy (Institutional Pharmacy)
1651 PINE ST
ABILENE, TX 79601
Jones County (325) 670-3242
HOLLEY HONEY FORESTER FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1651 PINE ST
ABILENE, TX 79601
Jones County (325) 670-2273

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 Templeton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Templeton is 1912132911. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 19, 2009. The provider is also known as Lauren Gutheil.

Where is Lauren Templeton located?

Lauren Templeton practices at 1651 Pine St, Abilene, TX 79601. The listed phone number is (325) 670-2273.

What is Lauren Templeton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Lauren Templeton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren Templeton is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Lauren Templeton accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Lauren Templeton 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 Templeton was last updated on April 26, 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.