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Active NPI 1982296604 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Lauren Certo , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Austell, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Lauren Certo, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Austell, GA. With approximately 6 years of clinical experience since graduating from Drexel University College Of Medicine in 2020, Lauren Certo delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3950 AUSTELL RD.

Lauren Certo is affiliated with Wellstar Medical Group Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least, subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3950 Austell Rd

Austell, GA 301061121

Telephone 7707937635
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Cobb Hospital, Inc Facility NPI 1619967494

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Drexel University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2020

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Austell, GA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
6 Yrs -5.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 11.1 Yrs
State Avg: 12.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
88 Specialists

Practicing in Austell, GA (4726 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
12.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
69.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Certo (6 Years) 6 Yrs
Austell Specialty Average (11.1 Years) 11.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
12 12 $359.00 $108.31

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-02-20
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License GA 11125

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License VA 0110007751

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Wellstar Medical Group Llc

5150 Stilesboro N W Rd, Kennesaw, GA 301527742

Phone: 7704248222

Wellstar Medical Group Llc

3950 Austell Rd, Austell, GA 301061121

Phone: 7707324022

Secondary Practice Locations

6160 Kempsville Cir Ste 325a

Norfolk, VA 235023933

Phone: 7573542885

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

10 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Rochelle Cotliar , MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine

NPI 1215926316

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Alexander Liaugminas , MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

NPI 1225292733

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Vimala Nair , MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

NPI 1245229343

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kathleen Daskal , CNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1376517037

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Kudo Jang , MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

NPI 1518428408

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Karon Hammonds , KARON HAMMONDS, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

NPI 1750602405

KARONHAMMONDS, Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events
📍
Updated Practice Location February 20, 2023

Registered at 3950 AUSTELL RD, AUSTELL, GA 301061121 (Tel: 7707937635)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 20, 2023

Registered at 3950 AUSTELL RD, AUSTELL, GA 301061121 (Tel: 7707937635)

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Updated Practice Location July 22, 2021

Registered at 6160 KEMPSVILLE CIR STE 325A, NORFOLK, VA 235023933 (Tel: 7573542885)

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 23, 2021

Physician Assistant (License #0110007751 in VA)

NPI Profile Active February 04, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location February 04, 2021

Registered at 207 COTEN WAY, NEWPORT NEWS, VA 236080104 (Tel: 7247714662)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 04, 2021

Registered at PO BOX 3046, NEWPORT NEWS, VA 236030046

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 04, 2021

Recorded as LAUREN CERTO, PA-C

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 04, 2021

Physician Assistant

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 04, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1982296604
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 04, 2021
Last Update: February 20, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

3950 Austell Rd

Austell, GA 301061121

Phone: 7707937635

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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