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LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C

Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) in MONTICELLO, Illinois. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 112 beneficiaries · Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) avg: 519
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$15.16
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C is a Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) ([object Object]) practicing in MONTICELLO, Illinois with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 112 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $15.16 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C filed 1,960 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MONTICELLO, Illinois. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/10/2006

NPI 1043251846

Primary specialty

Lactation Consultant (Non-RN)

Niche

3,558 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,960 278% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 519

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) share within Illinois

1. Lactation Consultant (Non-RN)42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) share within Illinois

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Lactation Consultant (Non-RN)) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Lactation Consultant (Non-RN)) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 COOVERT, PA-C is a Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) provider practicing in MONTICELLO, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1043251846. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) provider holding PA-C credentials at 1000 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, MONTICELLO, IL, 61856, with a listed phone of (217) 762-6241. NPI 1043251846 was issued on 06/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COOVERT 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 1,960 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 112 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $186K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%. 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.

Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,558 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 519 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

1000 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
MONTICELLO, IL 61856

Provider Details

NPI 1043251846
Specialty Lactation Consultant (Non-RN)
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/10/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C 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.

KIRBY MEDICAL CENTER
MONTICELLO, IL
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 141301

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$15

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C. To verify LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 1,960 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,960
Total Claims
$186K
Total Drug Cost
112
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,385
Total Day Supply
96,729
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$157K
Generic Drug Cost
$28K
Opioid Claims
39 (2.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
39

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
76% female / 24% 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
122
Levothyroxine Sodium
96
Lisinopril
80
Furosemide
77
Losartan Potassium
57
Gabapentin
50
Alprazolam
49
Metoprolol Succinate
49
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
43
Amlodipine Besylate
43

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

Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) Overview

How LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C fits within the Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) landscape nationally.

3,558
Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) Providers in US
53
States with Lactation Consultant (Non-RN)
519
Avg Claims per Provider

LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C's 1,960 claims are above the specialty average of 519.

Nearby Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) Providers in Illinois

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

Compare Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C's specialty?
LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C specializes in Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) and practices in MONTICELLO, Illinois. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C wrote 1,960 Medicare Part D claims totaling $186K in drug costs for 112 beneficiaries.
Where is LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C located?
LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C is located at 1000 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, MONTICELLO, IL, 61856. Phone: (217) 762-6241.
What is LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C's NPI number?
LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043251846, issued on 06/10/2006.
Does LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $157K in brand drug costs.
Does LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C had 39 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
How many Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) providers are there in the US?
There are 3,558 Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) providers across 53 states in the US. The average Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) provider writes 519 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C accept Medicare?
LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,960 Part D claims and 112 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C's credentials?
LAUREN COOVERT, PA-C's NPI is 1043251846 with credentials PA-C. 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.
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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