Lauren M Villegas, MSN, APRN,FNP-BC - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Columbus, GA

Lauren M Villegas, MSN, APRN,FNP-BC is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Columbus, Georgia. She graduated from nursing school in 2016 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Columbus Ambulatory Healthcare Services, Inc. and her current practice location is 2401 Brookstone Centre Pkwy Bldg 200, Columbus, Georgia. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 256-0700.

Lauren M Villegas is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number RN169340) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1023550423.

Contact Information

Lauren M Villegas, MSN, APRN,FNP-BC
2401 Brookstone Centre Pkwy Bldg 200,
Columbus, GA 31904-4501
(706) 256-0700
(866) 390-9155

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Provider's Profile

Full NameLauren M Villegas
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience8 Years
Location2401 Brookstone Centre Pkwy Bldg 200, Columbus, Georgia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Lauren M Villegas graduated from nursing school in 2016
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023550423
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/16/2016
  • Last Update Date: 11/16/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880976968
  • Enrollment ID: I20170125001652

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Lauren M Villegas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023550423NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family RN169340 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Piedmont Columbus Regional MidtownColumbus, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Columbus Ambulatory Healthcare Services, Inc.135524438598

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Lauren M Villegas allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameColumbus Ambulatory Healthcare Services, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790733244
PECOS PAC ID: 1355244385
Enrollment ID: O20040128000790

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Lauren M Villegas is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Lauren M Villegas, MSN, APRN,FNP-BC
2401 Brookstone Centre Pkwy Bldg 200,
Columbus, GA 31904-4501

Ph: (706) 256-0700
Lauren M Villegas, MSN, APRN,FNP-BC
2401 Brookstone Centre Pkwy Bldg 200,
Columbus, GA 31904-4501

Ph: (706) 256-0700

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