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Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport

Professional interests include: trigger point injection, selective nerve root block (SNRB), joint injections, and more.

5 First Village Drive
Pinehurst, NC 28374

1-800-755-2500

Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD is an interventional pain specialist in Pinehurst, NC specializing in interventional pain medicine and anesthesiology. She graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD is affiliated with Pinehurst Surgical Clinic, PROVIDENCE ANESTHESIOLOGY ASSOCIATES PA and PINEHURST SURGICAL CLINIC PA.

Office Locations

35 Memorial Drive
Pinehurst, NC 28374

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Pinehurst Surgical Clinic

5 First Village Drive
Pinehurst, NC 28374

(910) 295-6831

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Some issues Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD in 2023

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injections

In 2013, Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD performed more injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Pinehurst, NC during 2019 were nerve block, pain management, spinal procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	113
injections	20
nerve block	20
pain management	20
spinal procedures	20

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	13
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Pinehurst, NC during 2020 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
doctor visit	318
injections	107
minimally invasive procedures	13
nerve block	35
nerve procedures	13
pain management	103
spinal procedures	58

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	96
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	39
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Pinehurst, NC during 2021 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	18
doctor visit	386
injections	128
minimally invasive procedures	32
nerve block	48
nerve procedures	12
neurostimulator lead placement	20
pain management	122
spinal procedures	95

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	404
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	45
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Pinehurst, NC during 2022 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	36
doctor visit	406
injections	185
nerve block	54
pain management	138
spinal procedures	90

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	58
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	39
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	4
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Pinehurst, NC during 2023 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
doctor visit	337
injections	106
minimally invasive procedures	18
nerve block	31
nerve procedures	18
pain management	98
spinal procedures	60

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	267

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	46
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Pinehurst, NC were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

aspiration	24
doctor visit	312
injections	109
minimally invasive procedures	21
nerve block	37
nerve procedures	14
neurostimulator lead placement	20
pain management	96
spinal procedures	64

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	56
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	335
Hispanic	3
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	130
85 and over	36
Less than 65	63
65 to 74	194

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. She completed residency at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology Pain Medicine and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport

Residency: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology Pain Medicine

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Pinehurst Surgical Clinic

PROVIDENCE ANESTHESIOLOGY ASSOCIATES PA

PINEHURST SURGICAL CLINIC PA

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD has an average of 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Pinehurst, NC.

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2022-10-27

Received a referral from TRICARE on October 12th for Dr. Lauren Mokris, MD at First Health of Carolinas. Called and got VM three times. Left three Voicemails asking to make an appointment. VM states referrals take 5-7 days. Today is OCT 27, still not one return phone call back. Apparently they don't need new patients, but can't be bothered to call anyone back to politely tell someone such. Really great customer service. Also, sad day when all options on the phone are only to leave a message, that you can't ever talk to a human. I wonder if the Dr. even knows her staff doesn't return calls??

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Vertos Medical, Inc.	$14,118 mild Device Kit $14,118
Abbott Laboratories	$2,858 Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $1,447	Proclaim IPG $669	Protege Family of SCS IPGs $486	PROCLAIM $191	ETERNA $30	Other $35
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,716 Superion Indirect Decompression System $1,332	GENERAL - THERAPIES $118	SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $116	GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT $77	WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 $52	Other $21
Nevro Corp.	$874 Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $465	Omnia $218	Senza $192
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated	$828 Freedom-8A Receiver Kit Channel A US w/ Receiver $828
Other	$808 Intracept $154	Horizant $95	BELBUCA $91	PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A $76	INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $62	Other $329

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$13,225
Food and Beverage	$5,009
Travel and Lodging	$2,891
Education	$76

Biography

Dr. Lauren Mokris' areas of specialization are anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine; she sees patients in Pinehurst, NC. She is especially interested in trigger point injection, epidural steroid injection, and joint injections. Dr. Mokris is professionally affiliated with Pinehurst Surgical Clinic. She studied medicine at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD in 2023

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Sylvester Mokris, MD From 2019 - 2023

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