Lauren Windsor, CRNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

Lauren Windsor is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Bessemer, AL with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(205) 332-3160Bessemer, AL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across AL can see Lauren Windsor, CRNP in person in Bessemer or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine (class of 2018), she has been practicing for over 8 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 28% of reporting doctors in Alabama
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 166 Nurse Practitioner providers in ALSee all Nurse Practitioner in Bessemer8+ years experienceNPI since 2018

Older · 842dNPPES updated 2024-02-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alabama Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

727 Memorial Dr, Bessemer, AL 35022-6029

Fax: (866) 702-0880
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

83.8%

Alabama avg: 84.5 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+1 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

188

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

426

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,428

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $233k

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
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+16%)65%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+23%)55%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+12%)34%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

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

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+4%)26%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$696 received from industry

33 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 Windsor's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2018

    University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

  2. 8 years in practice

    Established

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Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Education & Training

University of Alabama School of Medicine (Class of 2018)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2868 Acton Rd, Vestavia, AL 35243-2502

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 021305

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Virtual Nursing Care With Lauren Windsor

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

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

Dr. Windsor is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bessemer, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (205) 332-3160.

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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