Lauren M Kirkpatrick, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Lauren M Kirkpatrick is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Iowa City, IA with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lauren M Kirkpatrick, MD specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Iowa City, IA in group practice. She graduated from University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine in 2018 and has 8+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better50.35%
Iowa avg: 2.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+45.3 pts)
50.35% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
66
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
50
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
143
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $7k
Percentile rankings compared against 75 reporting peers in Iowa.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
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.
Graduated medical school · 2018
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille a. Carver College of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 20, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
8 years in practice
Established
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207RH0002X
Education & Training
University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine (Class of 2018)
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Lauren M Kirkpatrick
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lauren M Kirkpatrick for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Iowa City 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 M Kirkpatrick
NPI records show Dr. Kirkpatrick as active with telehealth listed in Iowa City, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (319) 384-8690.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lauren M Kirkpatrick
Practice Location
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
Mailing Address
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
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