Lauren Grimes, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant

(203) 694-8911Meriden, CT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Lauren Grimes, PA-C practices as part of a group medical physician assistant practice in Meriden, CT. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and anxiety (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.24/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 63% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 127 Physician Assistant providers in CTSee all Physician Assistant in Meriden5+ years experienceNPI since 2021

Older · 1676dNPPES updated 2021-10-03 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

455 Lewis Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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

MIPS Score

2023

93.24/100

Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.6 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

9.22%

Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+4.1 pts)

9.22% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

145

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

112

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

141

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $3k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.

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 Anxiety Disorders.

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
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+19%)53%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+2%)51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
43%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+7%)39%

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

US avg: 31.8%

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

Diabetes
34%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%
Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+2%)32%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

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. Board certified · Oct 2, 2021

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 5 years in practice

    Established

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363AM0700X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

81 Randal Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06110

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 194121

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Virtual Medical Care With Lauren Grimes

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Lauren Grimes for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Meriden 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 Grimes

NPI records show Dr. Grimes as active with telehealth listed in Meriden, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 694-8911.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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

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