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Active NPI 1912294422 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata , MD

Surgery • Seattle, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Lauren Wancata, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Seattle, WA. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 2011, Dr. Wancata delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1100 9TH AVE.

Dr. Wancata is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, 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

1100 9th Ave

Seattle, WA 981012756

Telephone 2063410060
Fax 2066257245
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Virginia Mason Medical Center Facility NPI 1376607234

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Seattle, WA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
15 Yrs -5.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.6 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
222 Specialists

Practicing in Seattle, WA (818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
18.5% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
77.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Wancata (15 Years) 15 Yrs
Seattle Specialty Average (20.6 Years) 20.6 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
80 55 $235.00 $100.22
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
65 29 $221.00 $82.58
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
51 47 $485.00 $181.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
51 39 $89.90 $69.45
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
49 49 $417.00 $190.95
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
34 24 $25.41 $8.65
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
32 20 $333.00 $124.07
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older
23 23 $3044.70 $233.18
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device
23 23 $50.00 $17.93
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
21 21 $565.00 $239.34
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access
16 16 $39.00 $14.24
47379 Liver procedure using an endoscope
16 16 $1837.06 $428.52

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-09-27
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License WA MD61110418

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.

Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RH0002X

State License WA MD61110418

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License OR MD187749

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
2173246 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Virginia Mason Medical Center

1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 981012756

Phone: 2062236600

Secondary Practice Locations

1708 Yakima Ave Ste 105

Tacoma, WA 984055300

Phone: 2535521200

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

20 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1013051507

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Maria Claflin

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1104169721
Dr. Jennifer Kaplan , MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

NPI 1205135530

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Melissa Lorenz , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1265145213

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Madhankumar Kuppusamy , MD, FRCS (C-TH)

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

NPI 1376069955

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), FRCS(CTH)

Dr. Joel Sternbach , MD, MBA

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

NPI 1376838334

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Master of Business Administration

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 27, 2024

Internal Medicine (License #MD61110418 in WA)

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Updated Practice Location March 26, 2021

Registered at 1100 9TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 981012756 (Tel: 2063410060)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 26, 2021

Registered at 1100 9TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 981012756 (Tel: 2063410060)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 10, 2018

Registered at 3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD, PORTLAND, OR 972393098 (Tel: 5034947810)

📍
Updated Practice Location June 25, 2018

Registered at 3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD # 590, PORTLAND, OR 97239 (Tel: 5034942744)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 25, 2018

Registered at 3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD # 590, PORTLAND, OR 972393098

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 25, 2018

Surgery (License #4301098450 in MI)

NPI Profile Active August 31, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location August 31, 2015

Registered at 1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, 2410 TC, SPC 5346, ANN ARBOR, MI 481095346 (Tel: 7349365818)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 31, 2015

Registered at 1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, 2410 TC, SPC 5346, ANN ARBOR, MI 481095346

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 31, 2015

Recorded as LAUREN WANCATA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 31, 2015

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (License #4301098450 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 05, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1912294422
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 05, 2011
Last Update: September 27, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1100 9th Ave

Seattle, WA 981012756

Phone: 2063410060

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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