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Active NPI 1982149605 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Lauren Renee Dowden , MSW, LCSW

Social Worker • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Lauren Dowden, MSW, LCSW is a certified Social Worker practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since graduating from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 2014, Lauren Dowden delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 1310.

Lauren Dowden is affiliated with Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include family psychotherapy with patient, family psychotherapy, psychotherapy. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

676 N Saint Clair St Ste 1310

Chicago, IL 606112923

Telephone 3126959627
Fax 3126956072

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Social Worker in Chicago, IL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
12 Yrs -0.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 12.2 Yrs
State Avg: 13.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1294 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (5960 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.9% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
75.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Dowden (12 Years) 12 Yrs
Chicago Specialty Average (12.2 Years) 12.2 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
90847 Family psychotherapy with patient, 50 minutes
67 56 $346.00 $79.89
90846 Family psychotherapy, 50 minutes
55 47 $281.00 $76.44

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-09-12
Social Worker Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 104100000X

State License IL 149019036

A social worker is a person who is qualified by a Social Work degree, and licensed, certified or registered by the state as a social worker to practice within the scope of that license. A social worker provides assistance and counseling to clients and their families who are dealing with social, emotional and environmental problems. Social work services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, and the public.

Social Worker - Clinical

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 1041C0700X

State License CA 91958

A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.

Social Worker - Clinical

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 1041C0700X

State License IL 149019036

A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

676 N Saint Clair, Chicago, IL 606112927

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

675 N St Clair, Chicago, IL 606115975

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

676 N Saint Clair St, Chicago, IL 606112927

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

675 N Saint Clair St, Chicago, IL 606115975

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

20 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Borna Bonakdarpour , MD

Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology

NPI 1053562355

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Mary Rastetter

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1134591399
Jordyn Cohen , LCSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1144078494

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Megan Evans , LCSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1144815226

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Jaimie Robinson

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1235446667
Kaitlyn Lucca , LCSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1316721657

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 12, 2022

Registered at 676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 1310, CHICAGO, IL 606112923 (Tel: 3126959627)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 12, 2022

Registered at 676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 1310, CHICAGO, IL 606112923 (Tel: 3126959627)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 10, 2022

Social Worker (License #91958 in CA)

NPI Profile Active January 04, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 04, 2017

Registered at 320 E SUPERIOR ST, SEARLE, 11-459, CHICAGO, IL 606113010 (Tel: 3125030604)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 04, 2017

Registered at 320 E SUPERIOR ST, SEARLE, 11-459, CHICAGO, IL 606113010 (Tel: 3125030604)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 04, 2017

Recorded as LAUREN DOWDEN, MSW, LCSW

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 04, 2017

Social Worker (License #149019036 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 04, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1982149605
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 04, 2017
Last Update: September 12, 2022
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

676 N Saint Clair St Ste 1310

Chicago, IL 606112923

Phone: 3126959627

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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