Lauren K Larson, M.D.

Interventional Pain Medicine

Pain Medicine

Also practices: PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION

(859) 278-1316Lexington, KY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across KY can see Lauren K Larson, M.D. in person in Lexington or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of Kentucky College of Medicine graduate since 1998, she brings 28+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol. CMS MIPS quality score: 90.86/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 97% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 36% of MIPS-scored doctors in Kentucky
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 15 Pain Medicine providers in KYSee all Pain Medicine in Lexington28+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 3569dNPPES updated 2016-07-28 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2416 Regency Rd, Lexington, KY 40503-2954

Fax: (859) 276-1574
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

90.86/100

Kentucky avg: 90.2 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.3 pts)

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

63.5%

Kentucky avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+58.4 pts)

63.5% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

98.9%

Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.1 pts)

Top 3% of reporting doctors in Kentucky

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

490

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

1,624

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

9,980

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $359k

Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.

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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+20%)54%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
48%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+12%)44%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+7%)41%

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

COPD
Higher than avg (+14%)34%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — 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

$113 received from industry

5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 K Larson'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 · 1998

    University of Kentucky College of Medicine

  2. 28 years in practice

    Experienced

Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.

Taxonomy: 208VP0014X

Education & Training

University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Class of 1998)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

280 Pasadena Dr, Lexington, KY 40503-2925

Differs from practice location

Virtual Interventional Pain Medicine Care With Lauren K Larson

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Lauren K Larson for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Lexington 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 K Larson

NPI records show Dr. Larson as active with telehealth listed in Lexington, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (859) 278-1316.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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