Lauren Renee Dowden, W, LCSW

Social Worker

(312) 695-9627Chicago, IL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across IL can see Lauren Renee Dowden, W, LCSW in person in Chicago or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine graduate since 2014, she brings 12+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with Alzheimer's/dementia, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.1/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 46% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 58 Social Worker providers in ILSee all Social Worker in Chicago12+ years experienceNPI since 2017

Older · 1334dNPPES updated 2022-09-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical

Contact & Location

Practice Location

676 N Saint Clair St Ste 1310, Chicago, IL 60611-2923

Fax: (312) 695-6072
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Illinois.

MIPS Score

2023

94.1/100

Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

136

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Alzheimer's / Dementia, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

Alzheimer's / Dementia
75%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
38%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
32%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%
Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-3%)31%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2014

    Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Sep 11, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 12 years in practice

    Established

Social WorkerBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

A social worker is a person who is qualified by a Social Work degree, and licensed, certified or registered by the state as a social worker to practice within the scope of that license. A social worker provides assistance and counseling to clients and their families who are dealing with social, emotional and environmental problems. Social work services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, and the public.

Taxonomy: 104100000X

Education & Training

Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (Class of 2014)

Virtual Social Work Care With Lauren Renee Dowden

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Lauren Renee Dowden for cognitive care, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Chicago 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 Renee Dowden

Dr. Dowden is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (312) 695-9627.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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