Lauren Ward, FNP-C
NPI 1528882610 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Ward, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1528882610).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528882610
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5021174 (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 tenure38% of score
1 yr in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 415 N Center St Ste 102Hickory, NC 28601-5036Phone: (828) 322-2005
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2024-11-14
- Last updated
- 2024-11-14
- Certified
- 2024-11-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Ward's NPI number?
- Lauren Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528882610, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Ward's specialty?
- Lauren Ward is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lauren Ward located?
- Lauren Ward's practice location on file with NPPES is 420 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601-5033.
- What is Lauren Ward's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Ward is (828) 315-5000.
- Does Lauren Ward accept Medicare?
- Lauren Ward is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Ward's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Ward's NPI (1528882610) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.