Lauren Drerup Stokes, PHD
Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist
Lauren Drerup Stokes is a Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist based in Alexandria, LA with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lauren Drerup Stokes, PHD has practiced psychology for 14+ years, working in group practice. With 14+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Alexandria area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and depression.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 74% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1852dNPPES updated 2021-04-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1016 Calais Cir, Alexandria, LA 71303-2307
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.6%
Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.8 pts)
Better than 74% of reporting doctors in LouisianaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
63
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
50
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
823
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $77k
Percentile rankings compared against 231 reporting peers in Louisiana.
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 Depression.
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
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
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.
Board certified · Apr 26, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
14 years in practice
Established
A licensed, doctoral-level psychologist authorized to prescribe and has undergone specialized education and training in preparation for prescriptive practice and has passed an examination accepted by the state board of psychology relevant to establishing competence for prescribing, and has received from the state board of psychology a current certificate granting prescriptive authority, which has not been revoked or suspended.
Taxonomy: 103TP0016X
Virtual Prescribing (Medical) Care With Lauren Drerup Stokes
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lauren Drerup Stokes for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, depression management — no travel to Alexandria 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 Drerup Stokes
Dr. Stokes is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Alexandria, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (318) 442-7355.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lauren Drerup Stokes
Practice Location
1016 Calais Cir, Alexandria, LA 71303-2307
Mailing Address
1016 Calais Cir, Alexandria, LA 71303-2307
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