Carolyn Lightner, ARNP
NPI 1659708899 · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner · Gainesville, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carolyn Lightner, ARNP is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Gainesville, FL (NPI 1659708899).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659708899
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Primary Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ARNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1655002 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Simvastatin | 56 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 26 |
| Azithromycin | 24 |
| Haloperidol Lactate | 20 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 18 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 17 |
| Latanoprost | 14 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 14 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 13 |
| Carbamazepinebrand: Carbamazepine Er | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$58 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-10-02
- Last updated
- 2015-11-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carolyn Lightner's NPI number?
- Carolyn Lightner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659708899, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carolyn Lightner's specialty?
- Carolyn Lightner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Carolyn Lightner located?
- Carolyn Lightner's practice location on file with NPPES is 1621 Ne Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL 32609-3900.
- What is Carolyn Lightner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carolyn Lightner is (352) 955-5913.
- Does Carolyn Lightner accept Medicare?
- Carolyn Lightner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carolyn Lightner's NPI active?
- Yes — Carolyn Lightner's NPI (1659708899) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-11-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.