Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lauren Plawner, MD

Pediatric Cardiology · Bothell, WA
Low-engagement
19515 N CREEK PKWY, Bothell, WA 98011
4253680008
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1164591673 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. Plawner 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. Plawner

Dr. Lauren Plawner is a pediatric cardiology specialist in Bothell, WA, with 19 years of NPI registration.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Plawner received a total of $1,364 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 59 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatric cardiology. 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. Plawner 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.

✓ 19 years in practice $1,364 industry payments

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,364
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $195/year across 7 years
Top 0% in WA for pediatric cardiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
59
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
$1,364 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$878
2023
$209
2022
$48
2021
$32
2020
$59
2019
$106
2018
$34

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Eisai Inc.
$124
UCB, Inc.
$82
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$80
Biogen, Inc.
$75
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$74
CSL Behring
$68
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$57
Neurelis, Inc.
$44
EMD Serono, Inc.
$39
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$28
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$26
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$26
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$21
ITF Therapeutics LLC
$21
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$19
Lilly USA, LLC
$16
Cala Health, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 32.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Eisai Inc.
$138
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$119
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$92
UCB, Inc.
$82
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$80
Biogen, Inc.
$75
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$74
CSL Behring
$68
Neurelis, Inc.
$59
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$57
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$56
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$46
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
EMD Serono, Inc.
$39
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$26
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$26
ABBVIE INC.
$24
Corium, LLC
$23
Tris Pharma Inc
$21
ITF Therapeutics LLC
$21
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$19
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$19
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$16
Lilly USA, LLC
$16
Cala Health, Inc.
$15
Medtronic, Inc.
$15
Lundbeck LLC
$14
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 25.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AJOVY · APTIOM · AZSTARYS · Briviact · CALA KIQ · Dyanavel XR · Dysport · Epidiolex · GOCOVRI · Hizentra · INBRIJA · INTELLIS · JORNAY PM · KISUNLA · Leqembi · NORTHERA · NUPLAZID · Nourianz · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · QELBREE · Qelbree · Quzyttir · SKYCLARYS · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · UBRELVY · ULTOMIRIS · VALTOCO · VNS THERAPY SENTIVA MODEL 1000 GENERATOR · Xeomin · ZOMIG
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for pediatric cardiology in WA.

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Geographic Context

Pediatric cardiologists within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
0.3
County median income
$122,148
Nearest hospital
EVERGREENHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
3.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data — No data N/A
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. Plawner is a pediatric cardiology specialist, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 0% of WA peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Plawner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Plawner received a total of $1,364 from 31 companies across 59 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.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Plawner) 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 →
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 ↗, 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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