Not Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lauren Lachowicz

Registered Nurse · Southfield, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
16001 W 9 MILE RD, Southfield, MI 48075
2488492220
In practice since 2021 (5 years)
NPI: 1871164087 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Lachowicz from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lachowicz

Dr. Lauren Lachowicz is a registered nurse in Southfield, MI, with 5 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lachowicz performed 257 Medicare services across 252 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lachowicz received a total of $1,431 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 79 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in registered nurse. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lachowicz is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 5 years in practice ▲ Top 18% volume in MI $1,431 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
257
Medicare services
Top 18% in MI for registered nurse
252
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~51 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
 144 $57 $136
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
 38 $85 $195
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service.
 30 $35 $88
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead
A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report.
 26 $8 $60
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service.
 19 $55 $136
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,431
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $358/year across 4 years
Top 14% in MI for registered nurse
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
79
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,431 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$577
2023
$595
2022
$227
2021
$30

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$237
Inari Medical, Inc.
$159
PFIZER INC.
$87
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$40
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$38
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 83.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$441
PFIZER INC.
$171
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$168
Inari Medical, Inc.
$159
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$131
Amgen Inc.
$119
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$40
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$38
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$28
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$21
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$20
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$18
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 54.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CAMZYOS · CLEVIPREX · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · INJECTAFER · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LifeVest · MULTAQ · Repatha · S · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WAINUA · XARELTO
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Registered nurses within 10 mi
2,507
Per 100K population
197.0
County median income
$95,296
Nearest hospital
ASCENSION PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, SOUTHFIELD AND NOVI
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment — Not enrolled N/A
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Lachowicz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in MI), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of MI peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Lachowicz experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lachowicz performed 144 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Lachowicz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lachowicz received a total of $1,431 from 14 companies across 79 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Lachowicz's costs compare to other registered nurses in Southfield?
Dr. Lachowicz's average Medicare payment per service is $53. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Lachowicz) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →