Lauren A. George, M.D.

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Lauren A. George is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Washington, DC with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(202) 877-5840Washington, DC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Lauren a. George, M.D. practices as part of a group gastroenterologist practice in Washington, DC. Trained at Drexel University College of Medicine (class of 2012), she has been practicing for over 14 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 33 Internal Medicine providers in DCSee all Internal Medicine in Washington14+ years experienceNPI since 2012

Older · 535dNPPES updated 2024-12-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at DC Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

106 Irving St Nw Ste 216, Washington, DC 20010-2993

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

5%

District of Columbia avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.1 pts)

5% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

162

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

59

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

360

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.88M

Percentile rankings compared against 449 reporting peers in District of Columbia.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+11%)45%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
44%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+10%)42%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+9%)41%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+7%)41%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$5.6k received from industry

41 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 a. George's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2012

    Drexel University College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Dec 4, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 14 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RG0100X

Education & Training

Drexel University College of Medicine (Class of 2012)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 500027

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Lauren a. George

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Lauren a. George for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Washington 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 a. George

NPI records show Dr. George as active with telehealth listed in Washington, DC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (202) 877-5840.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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