Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC
NPI 1053984732 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Arden, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Arden, NC (NPI 1053984732).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053984732
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PMHNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2021031105 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 59 | 18 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 58 | 20 |
| Gabapentin | 54 | 17 |
| Lamotrigine | 53 | 16 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 51 | 11 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 51 | 14 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 50 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$136 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 411 3rd StMonett, MO 65708-2008Phone: (417) 476-1000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-07-21
- Last updated
- 2024-11-13
- Certified
- 2024-11-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Hedges's NPI number?
- Lauren Hedges's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053984732, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Hedges's specialty?
- Lauren Hedges is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lauren Hedges located?
- Lauren Hedges's practice location on file with NPPES is 303 Airport Rd, Arden, NC 28704-8402.
- What is Lauren Hedges's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Hedges is (828) 698-2979.
- Does Lauren Hedges accept Medicare?
- Lauren Hedges is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Hedges's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Hedges's NPI (1053984732) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.