Lori Thompson, MD
NPI 1487607339 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lori Thompson, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1487607339).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487607339
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30512 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 55 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 25 | — |
| Ropinirole Hcl | 17 | — |
| Haloperidol Lactate | 14 | 14 |
| Lorazepam | 13 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 12 | — |
| Diltiazem Hcl | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$43 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 (2)
- 1506 N Limestone St Ste BGaffney, SC 29340-4747Phone: (864) 487-4451Fax: (864) 487-4788
- 517 Chesnee Hwy Ste aGaffney, SC 29341-2709Phone: (864) 487-7655Fax: (864) 487-8718
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-19
- Last updated
- 2021-11-11
- Certified
- 2021-11-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lori Thompson's NPI number?
- Lori Thompson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487607339, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lori Thompson's specialty?
- Lori Thompson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lori Thompson located?
- Lori Thompson's practice location on file with NPPES is 68 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28803-2318.
- What is Lori Thompson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lori Thompson is (828) 210-3150.
- Does Lori Thompson accept Medicare?
- Lori Thompson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lori Thompson's NPI active?
- Yes — Lori Thompson's NPI (1487607339) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.