Dr. Lauren J. Akers
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 19 years
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1346409059
Dr. Lauren J. Akers DO
Pediatrician
She is located at 4200 West University Drive in Prosper, TX 75078. Can help patients with the following: Childhood Obesity, Eczema, Jaundice, Kawasaki Disease, Learning Disability, Reye Syndrome. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346409059. Appointment can be made via the phone number (682) 303-4200. She also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://cookchildrens.org/doctors/team/lauren-akers. She is affiliated with 2 practices.
Conditions treated
Dr. Lauren J. Akers, being an pediatrician, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Lauren J. Akers.
- Abdominal Pain
- Allergic Reaction
- Anemia
- Anencephaly
- Asthma
- Autism
- Bee and Wasp Stings
- Birth Defects
- Bronchitis
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorders
- Childhood Obesity
- Chronic Cough
- Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip
- Colic
- Common Cold
- Croup
- Developmental Delays
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Eczema
- Edwards Syndrome
- Enuresis
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
- Fever
- Food Poisoning
- Fragile X Syndrome (FXS)
- General Care
- Hay Fever
- Head Lice
- Headache
- Hives
- Infant Care
- Influenza
- Jaundice
- Kawasaki Disease
- Learning Disability
- Migraine
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Noonan Syndrome
- Parenting
- Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Pinworm Infection
- Prescription Refill
- Reye Syndrome
- Rickets
- Sinusitis
- Skin Rash
- Sore Throat
- Speech Disorders
- Stuttering
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
- Tourette Syndrome
- Turner Syndrome
- Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Williams Syndrome
- Wilson-Turner Syndrome
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Lauren J. Akers as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Baylor Scott and White Health Plan
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSW Diabetes Care Gold HMO 014 | HMO · Gold | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
| BSW Elite Gold HMO 001 (CMS Standardized Plan with $0 Pediatric PCP copay) | HMO · Gold | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
| BSW Elite Gold HMO 004 | HMO · Gold | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
| BSW Elite Gold HMO 012 | HMO · Gold | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
| BSW Prime Silver HMO 003 (CMS Standardized Plan with $0 Pediatric PCP copay) | HMO · Silver | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
| BSW Prime Silver HMO 008 | HMO · Silver | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
| BSW Prime Silver HMO 005 | HMO · Silver | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
| BSW Savers Bronze HMO H S A 006 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
| BSW Savers Bronze HMO H S A 007 (CMS Standardized Plan with $0 Pediatric PCP copay) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
| BSW Savers Bronze HMO H S A 009 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc.
Network data as of Dec 16, 2025, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Preferred Bronze | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Preferred Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Preferred Gold Zero | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Preferred Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Standard Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Standard | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Standard | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Standard | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Lauren J. Akers is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Lauren J. Akers is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Hematology/oncology (also registered under: Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine) .
Bills through: Cook Childrens Physician Network
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Amgen | $31 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $31 |
Other ways to reach out
- Website: https://cookchildrens.org/doctors/team/lauren-akers
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- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CookChildrensHematologyOncology
Looking for more Pediatricians?
There are 9 other pediatricians in this region.
- Gender: Male
- Address: 4200 W. University Drive Prosper, 75078, TX
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- Address: 4200 W. University Prosper, 75078, TX
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- Address: 2nd floor 4200 W. University Drive Prosper, 75078, TX
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- Address: 1500 Cooper Street Fort Worth, 76104, TX
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- Address: 1350 North Preston Road Prosper, 75078, TX
- Gender: Male
- Address: 460 Hidden Lake Drive Prosper, 75078, TX
- Gender: Male
- Address: Suite 20 1000 North Preston Road Prosper, 75078, TX
- Gender: Female
- Address: 1350 N. Preston Road Prosper, 75078, TX
- Gender: Female
- Address: Ste. 10 4300 W. University Dr Prosper, 75078, TX
Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Lauren J. Akers accept patients with Baylor Scott and White Health Plan?
Yes, Dr. Lauren J. Akers is listed in-network for Baylor Scott and White Health Plan through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Lauren J. Akers?
Dr. Lauren J. Akers's office is located at 4200 West University Drive in Prosper, TX 75078.
Does Dr. Lauren J. Akers have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Lauren J. Akers is affiliated with Cook Children's Medical Center - Ft. Worth. For the full list of practices see this list.
What conditions does Dr. Lauren J. Akers treat?
Dr. Lauren J. Akers provides treatment for Childhood Obesity, Eczema, Jaundice, Kawasaki Disease, Learning Disability, Reye Syndrome. For the full list see this list.