Kathleen Lappin, PA-C
NPI 1184718199 · Physician Assistant · Lenoir, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kathleen Lappin, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Lenoir, NC (NPI 1184718199).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184718199
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-03049 (NC)
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 tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
172 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 90 | $94 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 67 | $137 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 15 | $56 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $56–$137 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 35 | 35 |
| Cephalexin | 32 | 32 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 22 | 22 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 16 | 16 |
| Azithromycin | 15 | 15 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 11 | 11 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 730 Malcolm Blvd Ste 150Connelly Springs, NC 28612-8079Phone: (828) 874-4600Fax: (828) 874-8900
- 2293 Sugar Hill Rd Ste DMarion, NC 28752-7787Phone: (828) 652-8727Fax: (828) 652-8793
- 695 W Fleming DrMorganton, NC 28655-4450Phone: (828) 580-3278Fax: (828) 580-3279
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-03
- Last updated
- 2020-08-07
- Certified
- 2020-08-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kathleen Lappin's NPI number?
- Kathleen Lappin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184718199, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kathleen Lappin's specialty?
- Kathleen Lappin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kathleen Lappin located?
- Kathleen Lappin's practice location on file with NPPES is 1208 Hickory Blvd Sw Ste 102, Lenoir, NC 28645-6461.
- What is Kathleen Lappin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kathleen Lappin is (828) 991-4660.
- Does Kathleen Lappin accept Medicare?
- Kathleen Lappin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kathleen Lappin's NPI active?
- Yes — Kathleen Lappin's NPI (1184718199) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.