Active NPI 1700011590 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Lauren Gayle Ash , MD

Surgery • Austin, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Lauren Ash, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Austin, TX. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 2014, Dr. Ash delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5815 W WILLIAM CANNON DR STE 106.

Dr. Ash accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit, repair of groin hernia using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5815 W William Cannon Dr Ste 106

Austin, TX 787491966

Telephone 5126153562

Fax 8889724864

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Surgery Southwest Austin Pllc Facility NPI 1972918951

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Austin, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

12 Yrs -11.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.9 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

153 Specialists

Practicing in Austin, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

12.4% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

76.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ash (12 Years) 12 Yrs

Austin Specialty Average (23.9 Years) 23.9 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
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	58	$437.00	$108.81
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	54	44	$94.00	$47.76
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	13	13	$2155.77	$465.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	49	$437.00	$112.35
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	48	36	$94.00	$48.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	20	$285.00	$87.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	68	68	$437.00	$112.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	26	$285.00	$87.72
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	17	17	$1735.29	$447.95
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	15	$94.00	$46.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	58	$437.00	$113.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	16	$285.00	$91.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$437.00	$107.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	13	$285.00	$76.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$417.35	$108.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	33	22	$275.12	$74.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$240.00	$100.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	19	$152.00	$69.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	37	19	$161.00	$66.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$235.00	$98.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	16	$152.00	$68.16
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	14	13	$301.00	$125.86

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-05-29

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX BP1-0035437

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

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 May 29, 2026

Registered at 5815 W WILLIAM CANNON DR STE 106, AUSTIN, TX 787491966 (Tel: 5126153562)

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Updated Practice Location December 28, 2022

Registered at 5920 W WILLIAM CANNON DR, BUILDING 7, SUITE 100, AUSTIN, TX 787491902 (Tel: 5126153562)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 28, 2022

Registered at 5920 W WILLIAM CANNON DR, BUILDING 7, BLDG 7 STE 100, AUSTIN, TX 787491902 (Tel: 5126153562)

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NPI Profile Active June 27, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 27, 2014

Registered at 7900 FM 1826 STE 180, BUILDING 1, AUSTIN, TX 787371408 (Tel: 5126153574)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 27, 2014

Registered at 7900 FM 1826 STE 180, BUILDING 1, AUSTIN, TX 787371408 (Tel: 5126153574)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 27, 2014

Recorded as LAUREN ASH, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 27, 2014

Surgery (License #BP1-0035437 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 21, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1700011590

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 21, 2009

Last Update: May 29, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

5920 W William Cannon Dr, Building 7, Bldg 7 Ste 100

Austin, TX 787491902

Phone: 5126153562

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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