Lauren Ridgeway, FNP
NPI 1578249769 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Shelby, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Ridgeway, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Shelby, NC (NPI 1578249769).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578249769
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5018342 (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
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
274 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 162 | $101 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 29 | $11 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 28 | $8 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 24 | $10 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 19 | $2 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 12 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 68 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 194 | 74 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 160 | 62 |
| Lisinopril | 118 | 34 |
| Losartan Potassium | 84 | 24 |
| Gabapentin | 80 | 22 |
| Omeprazole | 78 | 27 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$85 across 6 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 (1)
- 708 Mcbrayer Homestead RdShelby, NC 28152-9532Phone: (980) 487-2090
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-06-23
- Last updated
- 2024-07-15
- Certified
- 2023-06-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Ridgeway's NPI number?
- Lauren Ridgeway's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578249769, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Ridgeway's specialty?
- Lauren Ridgeway is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lauren Ridgeway located?
- Lauren Ridgeway's practice location on file with NPPES is 1124 N Washington St, Shelby, NC 28150-3862.
- What is Lauren Ridgeway's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Ridgeway is (980) 487-1148.
- Does Lauren Ridgeway accept Medicare?
- Lauren Ridgeway is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Ridgeway's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Ridgeway's NPI (1578249769) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.