Lauren Shea

Hematology & Oncology

Internal Medicine

Lauren Shea is a Hematology & Oncology specialist based in Birmingham, AL with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(800) 822-8816Birmingham, AL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Lauren Shea has been part of the Birmingham medical community since 2014 in group practice. She has been in practice for 12+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 42 Internal Medicine providers in ALSee all Internal Medicine in Birmingham12+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Older · 1059dNPPES updated 2023-06-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alabama Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-1801

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

6.98%

Alabama avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.9 pts)

6.98% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

128

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

101

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

645

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $736k

Percentile rankings compared against 268 reporting peers in Alabama.

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
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

High Cholesterol
70%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%
Arthritis
Higher than avg (+3%)52%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+3%)37%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+2%)32%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
29%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$4.0k received from industry

10 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Shea's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jun 19, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 12 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineHematology & Oncology in BirminghamAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Taxonomy: 207RH0003X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 021305

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Virtual Hematology & Oncology Care With Lauren Shea

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

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

NPI records show Dr. Shea as active with telehealth listed in Birmingham, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 822-8816.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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

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