Lauren Heather Meth, PAC MPH

Physician Assistant

Lauren Heather Meth is a Physician Assistant based in Annandale, VA with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(703) 256-5680Annandale, VA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 24 years in medical, Lauren Heather Meth, PAC MPH is a long-established physician assistant in Annandale. She graduated from Nova Southeastern College of Osteo Medicine in 2002 and has 24+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.51/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 63% of reporting doctors in Virginia
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 69% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 403 Physician Assistant providers in VASee all Physician Assistant in Annandale24+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1888dNPPES updated 2021-03-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

7617 Little River Turnpike #600, Annandale, VA 22003

Fax: (703) 658-1684
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Virginia, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

93.51/100

Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.9 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90%

Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.2 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Virginia

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

Medicare Patients

148

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

183

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,109

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $77k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
70%

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

US avg: 70.2%
Arthritis
Lower than avg (-8%)41%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-9%)25%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.62 / 1.00

Moderate vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2002

    Nova Southeastern College of Osteo Medicine

  2. Board certified · Mar 22, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Taxonomy: 363A00000X

Education & Training

Nova Southeastern College of Osteo Medicine (Class of 2002)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

7617 Little River Tpke Ste 600, Annandale, VA 22003-2603

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Lauren Heather Meth

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Lauren Heather Meth for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Annandale 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 Heather Meth

NPI records show Dr. Meth as active with telehealth listed in Annandale, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (703) 256-5680.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

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

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