Lauren Elise Niernberg, ARNP
Lauren Elise Niernberg is a Nurse Practitioner based in Seattle, WA with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lauren Elise Niernberg, ARNP practices as part of a group nurse practitioner practice in Seattle, WA. Trained at University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver (class of 2011), she has been practicing for over 15 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 80.13/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 13% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2055dNPPES updated 2020-10-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission
Contact & Location
Practice Location
550 17th Ave Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98122-5788
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202380.13/100
Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
107
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
284
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,434
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $575k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
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 Chronic Kidney 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
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — 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 (+43%) — 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 (+53%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+49%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — 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 (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.3k received from industry
10 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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 Elise Niernberg's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2011
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver
Board certified · Oct 6, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Taxonomy: 363L00000X
Education & Training
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver (Class of 2011)
Mailing address
Po Box 25608, Salt Lake City, UT 84125-0608
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Lauren Elise Niernberg
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lauren Elise Niernberg for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Seattle 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 Elise Niernberg
Dr. Niernberg is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Seattle, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (206) 861-8550.
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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Practice Location
550 17th Ave Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98122-5788
Mailing Address
Po Box 25608, Salt Lake City, UT 84125-0608
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