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Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD

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Specializes in: Primary Care and Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

University of South Carolina School of Medicine (1992)

1720 Gunbarrel Road Suite 110
Chattanooga, TN 37421

(423) 778-8610

Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD is a primary care doctor in Chattanooga, TN specializing in primary care and internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD is affiliated with Erlanger, ERLANGER HEALTH and CHATTANOOGA HAMILTON COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY.

Office Locations

1720 Gunbarrel Road Suite 110
Chattanooga, TN 37421

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

albumin test

microalbumin test

microalbumin urine test

In 2023, Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD had a list price for albumin test, microalbumin test, and microalbumin urine test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

A1C test

In 2023, Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD performed more A1C test procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Top 25%

By Volume:

complete blood count

lab tests

microalbumin urine test

By Affordability:

blood tests

lab tests

urinalysis

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD performed more complete blood count (CBC), lab tests, and microalbumin urine test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blood tests, lab tests, and urinalysis that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Chattanooga, TN during 2012 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
blood draw	856
breathing treatment	16
diabetes management	321
doctor visit	1102
injections	21
lab tests	7627
preventive care	1953
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
skin procedures	16
spinal procedures	19
thoracic (chest) imaging	73
thyroid function tests	387
vaccines	136
X-rays	92

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Chattanooga, TN during 2013 were lab tests, preventive care, thyroid function tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	18
blood draw	112
breathing treatment	16
diabetes management	324
doctor visit	1054
injections	18
lab tests	7497
musculoskeletal imaging	17
preventive care	1934
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21
skin procedures	21
spinal procedures	13
thoracic (chest) imaging	75
thyroid function tests	364
vaccines	131
X-rays	105

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Chattanooga, TN during 2014 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	30
blood draw	197
breathing treatment	15
diabetes management	145
doctor visit	1038
injections	30
lab tests	3767
musculoskeletal imaging	17
preventive care	1004
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17
skin procedures	17
spinal procedures	23
thoracic (chest) imaging	97
thyroid function tests	154
vaccines	119
X-rays	137

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	353
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Chattanooga, TN during 2015 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	35
blood draw	909
breathing treatment	23
diabetes management	236
doctor visit	1016
injections	35
lab tests	1357
musculoskeletal imaging	19
preventive care	471
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	44
skin procedures	44
thoracic (chest) imaging	97
vaccines	235
X-rays	116

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD.

**Gender**
Male	368
Female	374

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	688
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	406
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Chattanooga, TN during 2016 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	64
blood draw	499
breathing treatment	20
diabetes management	351
doctor visit	1023
injections	64
lab tests	1647
musculoskeletal imaging	13
preventive care	625
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	75
skin procedures	75
spinal procedures	34
thoracic (chest) imaging	99
vaccines	274
X-rays	146

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	321
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Chattanooga, TN during 2017 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	32
blood draw	156
breathing treatment	12
diabetes management	363
doctor visit	937
injections	65
lab tests	1538
musculoskeletal imaging	20
pain management	33
preventive care	672
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	53
skin procedures	53
spinal procedures	27
thoracic (chest) imaging	96
vaccines	296
X-rays	143

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Chattanooga, TN during 2018 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
diabetes management	408
doctor visit	958
injections	41
lab tests	1583
musculoskeletal imaging	15
pain management	14
preventive care	539
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	35
skin procedures	35
spinal procedures	28
vaccines	120
X-rays	43

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Chattanooga, TN during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
cardiac procedures	16
diabetes management	396
doctor visit	935
injections	19
lab tests	1403
preventive care	574
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	26
skin procedures	26
spinal procedures	15
vaccines	162
X-rays	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Chattanooga, TN during 2020 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	18
cardiac procedures	14
diabetes management	355
doctor visit	833
injections	18
lab tests	897
preventive care	514
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17
skin procedures	17
spinal procedures	11
vaccines	145
X-rays	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Chattanooga, TN during 2021 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
cardiac procedures	25
diabetes management	363
doctor visit	781
injections	13
lab tests	1095
preventive care	503
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21
skin procedures	21
vaccines	115

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Chattanooga, TN during 2022 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
cardiac procedures	28
diabetes management	338
doctor visit	761
injections	15
lab tests	1074
preventive care	415
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	18
skin procedures	18
vaccines	49

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Chattanooga, TN were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and diabetes management.

aspiration	26
blood draw	454
cardiac procedures	20
diabetes management	327
doctor visit	948
injections	30
lab tests	2680
musculoskeletal imaging	16
pain management	23
preventive care	836
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	31
skin procedures	31
spinal procedures	21
thoracic (chest) imaging	89
thyroid function tests	301
vaccines	162
X-rays	89

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	303
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	106
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	173

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 1992. He completed residency at Duke University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine (1992)

Residency: Duke University Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Erlanger

ERLANGER HEALTH

CHATTANOOGA HAMILTON COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$1,557 Victoza $512	Ozempic $348	NovoLog $224	Tresiba $221	Saxenda $120	Other $133
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$1,457 FARXIGA $579	CRESTOR $195	SYMBICORT $160	MOVANTIK $115	BYDUREON WEEKLY $94	Other $315
Lilly USA, LLC	$939 TRULICITY $267	JARDIANCE $166	BASAGLAR $143	CIALIS $127	TRADJENTA $66	Other $170
Pfizer Inc.	$920 LYRICA $190	VIAGRA $182	ELIQUIS $130	PREVNAR - 13 $79	CHANTIX $56	Other $284
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$809 INVOKANA $343	XARELTO $279	INVOKAMET $116	Blood Glucose Meters $20	meters $13	Other $39
Other	$5,068 Repatha $252	TOUJEO $216	JANUMET XR $171	LANTUS $157	ENTRESTO $150	Other $4,122

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$10,654
Education	$95

Biography

Dr. Paul Lawrence specializes in primary care and practices in Chattanooga, TN. Before performing his residency at Duke University Hospital, Dr. Lawrence attended the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Erlanger. Dr. Lawrence's practice in Chattanooga, TN is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul A. Lawrence, MD From 2012 - 2022

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