LAUREN PALERMO LEMEN CRNA
NPI 1962740688
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Houston, TX

Active since January 31, 2013Accepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE.300, HOUSTON, TX 77042(713) 620-4000(713) 458-4229 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 4, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Lauren Palermo Lemen Crna NPPES

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

LAUREN PALERMO LEMEN CRNA (NPI 1962740688) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP125406) and active in the NPI registry since January 2013. She is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962740688
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameLAUREN PALERMO LEMENCredential: CRNA
Location Address1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE.300Houston, TX 77042
Mailing AddressPo Box 840853Dallas, TX 75284-0853 · (972) 233-1999 · Fax (972) 233-3666
Fax(713) 458-4229
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJanuary 31, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJune 4, 2018
✔ NPI 1962740688 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · AP125406✔ Licensed in AL · 1-129702
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, Houston, TX 77042

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid330946001TX
Other8494UHTX · Bcbs
OtherP01354945TX · Rr Medicare

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 Palermo Lemen Crna 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 ID4789839119
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140324000205

Medicare Billing Reassignments

7

Medicare enrollment records show Lauren Lemen reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
Houston, TX 77042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, PA
  • 3,804 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
5300 N BRAESWOOD BLVD # 127
Houston, TX 77096
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 19 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
510 W TIDWELL RD
Houston, TX 77091
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 319 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1020 RIVERWOOD CT STE 200
Conroe, TX 77304
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 19 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
325 N SAINT PAUL ST STE 3100
Dallas, TX 75201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 24 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
4100 INTERNATIONAL PLZ STE 800
Fort Worth, TX 76109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,612 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
15305 DALLAS PKWY STE 900
Addison, TX 75001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 513 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 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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
11 services11 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
11 services11 patients
Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01938
This procedure involves using anesthesia to numb your lower back for certain procedures like injections, drainage, or aspiration on your spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to accurately locate the area to be treated, ensuring precision and safety.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77042 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

93.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.15
Improvement Activities40
Cost83.57

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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

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 Lemen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Lemen is 1962740688. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 31, 2013.

Where is Lauren Lemen located?

Lauren Lemen practices at 1500 Citywest Blvd Ste.300, Houston, TX 77042. The listed phone number is (713) 620-4000.

What is Lauren Lemen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Lauren Lemen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren Lemen 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 Lemen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lauren Lemen reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A., (Houston, TX), Avail Anesthesia Associates (Houston, TX), Dynamic Anesthesia Providers PLLC (Houston, TX), Conroe Ambulatory Anesthesia PA (Conroe, TX), Pax Healthcare Associates (Dallas, TX) and 2 more organizations, 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 Lemen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lauren Lemen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list Lauren Lemen 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 Lemen was last updated on June 4, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.