Lauren Nicholls, M.D.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Lauren Nicholls is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Scranton, PA with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lauren Nicholls, M.D. practices as part of a group hospice and palliative medicine specialist practice in Scranton, PA. She graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 2015 and has 11+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 25% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2095dNPPES updated 2020-08-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1800 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510-2369
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better70.28%
Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+65.2 pts)
70.28% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better81.7%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
190
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
75
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
387
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $77k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — 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 (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — 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 (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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 · 2015
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Board certified · Aug 26, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
A family 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: 207QH0002X
Education & Training
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (Class of 2015)
Mailing address
100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822-4903
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Lauren Nicholls
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lauren Nicholls for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Scranton 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 Nicholls
Dr. Nicholls is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Scranton, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (570) 703-8000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lauren Nicholls
Practice Location
1800 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510-2369
Mailing Address
100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822-4903
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