Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lauren Witmer, DO

Obstetrics & Gynecology · Lancaster, PA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
690 GOOD DR, Lancaster, PA 17601
7175440700
Registered in NPPES since 2008
NPI: 1295981116 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 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. Witmer 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. Witmer

Dr. Lauren Witmer is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Lancaster, PA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Witmer performed 7,835 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Witmer received a total of $2,434 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 73 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Witmer is Very 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.

✓ 18 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 0% volume in PA $2,434 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,835
Medicare services
Top 0% in PA for obstetrics & gynecology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$17
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
Botox injection, per unit
An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered.
6,600 $5 $10
Lower leg neurostimulator electrode insertion
A procedure to place an electrode in the lower leg for neurostimulation therapy.
372 $81 $250
Automated urinalysis
An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine.
194 $2 $8
Bladder ultrasound after voiding
An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.
185 $8 $38
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
149 $111 $324
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.
82 $63 $167
Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder
A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue.
68 $284 $510
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.
67 $95 $237
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
49 $170 $378
Urinalysis, manual
A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells.
41 $3 $8
Repair of rectocele and cystocele
Surgical repair to correct the bulging of the rectum and bladder into the vaginal wall.
16 $442 $2,748
Vaginal hysterectomy with or without removal of tubes or ovaries, uterus 250g or less
Surgical removal of the uterus, and optionally the fallopian tubes and ovaries, performed through an incision in the vagina. This procedure is specified for cases where the uterus weighs 250 grams or less.
12 $716 $1,837
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.9% high complexity
86.6% medium
12.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,434
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $348/year across 7 years
Top 15% in PA for obstetrics & gynecology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
73
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$449
2023
$326
2022
$539
2021
$321
2020
$60
2019
$191
2018
$547

Payments by company (2024)

Medtronic, Inc.
$198
ABBVIE INC.
$100
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$47
Axonics, Inc.
$46
Teleflex LLC
$22
COLOPLAST CORP
$22
CONMED Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 76.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Axonics, Inc.
$455
Medtronic, Inc.
$452
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$437
Caldera Medical, Inc
$240
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$235
AbbVie Inc.
$142
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$137
ABBVIE INC.
$100
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$62
Coloplast Corp
$34
Allergan Inc.
$34
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$24
Teleflex LLC
$22
COLOPLAST CORP
$22
CONMED Corporation
$14
Ethicon US, LLC
$12
Allergan, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 55.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSEAL · Altis · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Desara · GEMTESA · HARMONIC Product Family · INTERSTIM · INTRAROSA · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · SOLESTA · Saffron · UPSYLON · Veozah
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Obstetricians & gynecologists in nearby ZIP areas
196
County median income
$83,703
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

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

Summary

Dr. Witmer is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in PA), with 18 years of NPI registration.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Witmer experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Witmer performed 6,600 botox injection, per unit services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Witmer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Witmer received a total of $2,434 from 17 companies across 73 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Witmer's costs compare to other obstetricians & gynecologists in Lancaster?
Dr. Witmer's average Medicare payment per service is $17. 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 Very High for Dr. Witmer) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →