2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1336356229 M.D.
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LAUREN BAUER, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician in GAINESVILLE, Georgia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
159
Medicare Part D claims · 70 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
MIPS score
82.5534/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

LAUREN BAUER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.5534/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 159 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

82.5534/100
MIPS score · -1 vs avg
159
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

LAUREN BAUER, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

83 39th percentile higher than 39% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LAUREN BAUER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about LAUREN BAUER, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/17/2007

NPI 1336356229

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

159 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

MIPS final score

82.5534/100 0.546599999999998% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Georgia

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LAUREN BAUER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospitalist Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.5534/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 82.5534/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%82.6%
MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 82.5534/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

LAUREN BAUER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 743 SPRING ST NE, GAINESVILLE, GA, 30501, with a listed phone of (770) 219-9000. NPI 1336356229 was issued on 05/17/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BAUER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 159 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 70 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 82.5534/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.1413, Cost 60.7032), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

743 SPRING ST NE
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501

Provider Details

NPI 1336356229
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/17/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

82.5534
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.1413
Quality
60.7032
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAUREN BAUER, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP INC
GAINESVILLE, GA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

159
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
70
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
179
Total Day Supply
3,762
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.00
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Prednisone
12
Pantoprazole Sodium
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How LAUREN BAUER, M.D. fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

LAUREN BAUER, M.D.'s 159 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Georgia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BAUER.

Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAUREN BAUER, M.D.'s specialty?
LAUREN BAUER, M.D. specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in GAINESVILLE, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LAUREN BAUER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAUREN BAUER, M.D. wrote 159 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 70 beneficiaries.
What is LAUREN BAUER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
LAUREN BAUER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.5534/100 (Quality: 81.1413, Cost: 60.7032). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LAUREN BAUER, M.D. located?
LAUREN BAUER, M.D. is located at 743 SPRING ST NE, GAINESVILLE, GA, 30501. Phone: (770) 219-9000.
What is LAUREN BAUER, M.D.'s NPI number?
LAUREN BAUER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336356229, issued on 05/17/2007.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAUREN BAUER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAUREN BAUER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAUREN BAUER, M.D. accept Medicare?
LAUREN BAUER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 159 Part D claims and 70 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAUREN BAUER, M.D.'s credentials?
LAUREN BAUER, M.D.'s NPI is 1336356229 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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