Lola Gifford, PA-C
NPI 1316911308 · Medical Physician Assistant · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lola Gifford, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1316911308).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316911308
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-11237 (NC)
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 tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
728 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 226 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 105 | $72 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 96 | $70 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 87 | $88 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 76 | $35 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 30 | 29 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 30 | 25 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 25 | 24 |
| Hydrocortisone | 21 | 16 |
| Ketoconazole | 20 | — |
| Ciclopirox Olaminebrand: Ciclopirox | 18 | 12 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 14 | 11 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$902 across 39 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
- 2006-02-15
- Last updated
- 2024-07-31
- Certified
- 2024-07-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lola Gifford's NPI number?
- Lola Gifford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316911308, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lola Gifford's specialty?
- Lola Gifford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lola Gifford located?
- Lola Gifford's practice location on file with NPPES is 900 Hendersonville Rd Ste 107, Asheville, NC 28803-1763.
- What is Lola Gifford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lola Gifford is (828) 482-7300.
- Does Lola Gifford accept Medicare?
- Lola Gifford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lola Gifford's NPI active?
- Yes — Lola Gifford's NPI (1316911308) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.