Lauren Ann Lien, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant

Lauren Ann Lien is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Rio Rancho, NM with over 6 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(505) 272-8735Rio Rancho, NM
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Lauren Ann Lien, PA-C specializes in medical, serving patients in Rio Rancho, NM in group practice. With 6+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Rio Rancho area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.54/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 52% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
  • Uses generic medications more than 41% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 81% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Mexico
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 35 Physician Assistant providers in NMSee all Physician Assistant in Rio Rancho6+ years experienceNPI since 2021

Older · 123dNPPES updated 2026-01-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Mexico Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1790 Grande Blvd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124-1756

Fax: (505) 272-8737
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 81% of doctors in New Mexico on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

93.54/100

New Mexico avg: 84.4 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.9 pts)

Better than 81% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Mexico

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.14%

New Mexico avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in New Mexico

1.14% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.8%

New Mexico avg: 84.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in New Mexico

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

Medicare Patients

77

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

152

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,494

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $120k

Percentile rankings compared against 495 reporting peers in New Mexico.

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
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-19%)51%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — 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

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-5%)29%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
22%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

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 · Jan 19, 2026

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 6 years in practice

    Established

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363AM0700X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

800 Bradbury Dr Se Ste 116, Albuquerque, NM 87106-4310

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Lauren Ann Lien

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Lauren Ann Lien for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Rio Rancho 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 Ann Lien

Dr. Lien is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rio Rancho, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (505) 272-8735.

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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