Laura Tastad, PA-C
NPI 1518516244 · Surgical Physician Assistant · High Point, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Tastad, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in High Point, NC (NPI 1518516244).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518516244
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-09301 (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
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
63 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 | 42 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 21 | $102 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $71–$102 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 61 | 24 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 52 | 18 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 34 | 16 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 31 | 11 |
| Cilostazol | 18 | — |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 13 | — |
| Gabapentin |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-09-05
- Last updated
- 2019-09-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Tastad's NPI number?
- Laura Tastad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518516244, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Tastad's specialty?
- Laura Tastad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Laura Tastad located?
- Laura Tastad's practice location on file with NPPES is 306 Westwood Ave Ste 401, High Point, NC 27262-4342.
- What is Laura Tastad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Tastad is (336) 885-6168.
- Does Laura Tastad accept Medicare?
- Laura Tastad is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Tastad's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Tastad's NPI (1518516244) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-09-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.