Lauren Wood Breshears, N.P.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Lauren Wood Breshears is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner based in Columbia, MO with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lauren Wood Breshears, N.P. has been part of the Columbia medical community since 2015 in group practice. With 12+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Columbia area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 37% of reporting doctors in Missouri
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1705 E Broadway Suite 220, Columbia, MO 65201-7166
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.4%
Missouri avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
451
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
614
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,684
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $653k
Percentile rankings compared against 912 reporting peers in Missouri.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$483 received from industry
5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Lauren Wood Breshears's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
12 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP2300X
Virtual Primary Care Care With Lauren Wood Breshears
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lauren Wood Breshears for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Columbia required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lauren Wood Breshears
Dr. Breshears is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Columbia, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (573) 875-6504.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lauren Wood Breshears
Practice Location
1705 E Broadway Suite 220, Columbia, MO 65201-7166
Mailing Address
1705 E Broadway Suite 220, Columbia, MO 65201-7166
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