# Lauren A Mcdonald, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/lauren-mcdonald-md-1366413288
NPI: 1366413288
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Lauren A Mcdonald, MD is a nephrology based in Richardson, TX practicing at Dallas Nephrology Associates with NPI 1366413288 and offers telehealth visits.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Nephrology
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Female
- Medical school: TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 1984
- Telehealth: Yes
- NPI: 1366413288 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1366413288))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Dallas Nephrology Associates
- Address: 1778 N Plano Rd, Suite 118, Richardson, TX, 750811962
- Phone: (972) 238-7788
- Group practice size: 154 members

## Insurance accepted (7 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [HCSC: BCBS Texas](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-texas) — 43 plans
- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 8 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 6 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-pennsylvania) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Lauren A Mcdonald, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1366413288).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 19 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $621.

Largest disclosed payer: SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC ($146 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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