Lauren Pointer, MD
Gastroenterology · New Orleans, LA
Lauren Pointer, MD is a gastroenterology in New Orleans, LA with about 11 yrs in practice.
- SpecialtyGastroenterology
- Medical schoolTULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (2015)
- TelehealthOffers telehealth visits
- Practice size2,842 clinicians
- Medicare assignmentAccepts assignment (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
- Medicare activity~190 patients across 377 services, avg age 75
Common services
| Service | Medicare services | Medicare allows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | 68 | $66 | See prices → |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | 45 | $97 | See prices → |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 33 | $100 | See prices → |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | 21 | $82 | See prices → |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | 20 | $133 | See prices → |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 19 | $244 | See prices → |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 14 | $153 | See prices → |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk | 13 | $174 | See prices → |
Hospital affiliations
Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners and the Doctors & Clinicians National Downloadable File (most recent release). Counts reflect Original Medicare activity only and are not a measure of quality. “Medicare allows” is the Medicare fee schedule amount — not what an insured or cash patient pays; for patient prices see the linked procedure pages. Always confirm a clinician’s current details with their office.