Lora Stepp, APRN
NPI 1164979324 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lora Stepp, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1164979324).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164979324
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- RN208814 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 58 | 28 |
| Memantine Hcl | 42 | 18 |
| Levetiracetam | 36 | 11 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 34 | 16 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 30 | 13 |
| Pregabalin | 25 | — |
| Primidone | 19 | — |
| Sumatriptan Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$980 across 67 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-09-06
- Last updated
- 2025-06-19
- Certified
- 2023-01-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lora Stepp's NPI number?
- Lora Stepp's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164979324, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lora Stepp's specialty?
- Lora Stepp is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lora Stepp located?
- Lora Stepp's practice location on file with NPPES is 111 Doctors Cir, Columbia, SC 29203.
- What is Lora Stepp's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lora Stepp is (800) 491-0909.
- Does Lora Stepp accept Medicare?
- Lora Stepp is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lora Stepp's NPI active?
- Yes — Lora Stepp's NPI (1164979324) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.