Lauren Canchola, NP-C
Lauren Canchola is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA with over 4 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lauren Canchola, NP-C has been part of the Rancho Santa Margarita medical community since 2022 in group practice. She completed training at Drexel University College of Medicine in 2022 and is early in her career. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 46% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 190dNPPES updated 2025-11-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
29873 Santa Margarita Pkwy Ste 100, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688-3626
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
41
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
103
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
216
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $12k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 (-11%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$45 received from industry
2 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 Canchola's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2022
Drexel University College of Medicine
Board certified · Nov 14, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
4 years in practice
Early-career
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Education & Training
Drexel University College of Medicine (Class of 2022)
Mailing address
Po Box 35380, Las Vegas, NV 89133-5380
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Lauren Canchola
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lauren Canchola for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Rancho Santa Margarita 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 Canchola
Dr. Canchola is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 709-0988.
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 Canchola
Practice Location
29873 Santa Margarita Pkwy Ste 100, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688-3626
Mailing Address
Po Box 35380, Las Vegas, NV 89133-5380
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