Grace Auten, MD
NPI 1639176316 · Internal Medicine Physician · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Grace Auten, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1639176316).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639176316
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 9900415 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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 tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 81 | 13 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 72 | 11 |
| Lacosamide | 55 | — |
| Lactulose | 46 | — |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 43 | — |
| Omeprazole | 40 | — |
| Lansoprazole | 39 | — |
| Topiramate | 35 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-07
- Last updated
- 2011-03-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Grace Auten's NPI number?
- Grace Auten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639176316, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Grace Auten's specialty?
- Grace Auten is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Grace Auten located?
- Grace Auten's practice location on file with NPPES is 307 41st Avenue Pl Nw, Hickory, NC 28601-9028.
- What is Grace Auten's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Grace Auten is (828) 304-4935.
- Does Grace Auten accept Medicare?
- Grace Auten is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Grace Auten's NPI active?
- Yes — Grace Auten's NPI (1639176316) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-03-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.