Lauren Steighner, PA-C
NPI 1457822363 · Medical Physician Assistant · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Steighner, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1457822363).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457822363
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Physician Assistant363A00000X
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
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
265 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 59 | $74 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 51 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 37 | $105 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 31 | $2 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 24 | $24 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 24 |
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 | 28 | 28 |
| Cephalexin | 27 | 27 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 25 | 25 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 18 | 18 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 15 | 15 |
| Cefdinir | 12 | 12 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 11 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 189 Hospital DrSpruce Pine, NC 28777-3035Phone: (828) 766-3555
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-12-17
- Last updated
- 2023-11-30
- Certified
- 2023-11-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Steighner's NPI number?
- Lauren Steighner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457822363, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Steighner's specialty?
- Lauren Steighner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lauren Steighner located?
- Lauren Steighner's practice location on file with NPPES is 674 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804-3586.
- What is Lauren Steighner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Steighner is (828) 348-7419.
- Does Lauren Steighner accept Medicare?
- Lauren Steighner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Steighner's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Steighner's NPI (1457822363) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.