Lauren Canada-Smith Vazquez, PA-C
Lauren Canada-Smith Vazquez is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Jacksonville, NC with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lauren Canada-Smith Vazquez, PA-C specializes in medical, serving patients in Jacksonville, NC in group practice. A Duke University School of Medicine graduate since 2017, she brings 9+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol. CMS MIPS quality score: 81.85/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 32% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 13% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1522dNPPES updated 2022-03-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202381.85/100
North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better41.13%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+36 pts)
41.13% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.8%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
111
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
250
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
987
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $284k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — 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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.1k received from industry
42 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 Canada-Smith Vazquez's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2017
Duke University School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 22, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
9 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AM0700X
Education & Training
Duke University School of Medicine (Class of 2017)
Virtual Medical Care With Lauren Canada-Smith Vazquez
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lauren Canada-Smith Vazquez for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Jacksonville 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 Canada-Smith Vazquez
NPI records show Dr. Vazquez as active with telehealth listed in Jacksonville, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (910) 353-0819.
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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Contact Lauren Canada-Smith Vazquez
Practice Location
239 Station St, Jacksonville, NC 28546-6304
Mailing Address
239 Station St, Jacksonville, NC 28546-6304
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