Lauren Baird, PAC
NPI 1659731347 · Physician Assistant · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Baird, PAC is a Physician Assistant provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1659731347).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659731347
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PAC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-06302 (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 tenure33% of score
10 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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 92 | 20 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 58 | 14 |
| Gabapentin | 34 | — |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 23 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 18 | — |
| Pregabalin | 15 | — |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$29 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
- 2016-02-24
- Last updated
- 2022-07-28
- Certified
- 2022-07-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Baird's NPI number?
- Lauren Baird's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659731347, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Baird's specialty?
- Lauren Baird is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lauren Baird located?
- Lauren Baird's practice location on file with NPPES is 1940 Briarwood Dr Ste B, Hickory, NC 28602-5497.
- What is Lauren Baird's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Baird is (828) 294-1116.
- Does Lauren Baird accept Medicare?
- Lauren Baird is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Baird's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Baird's NPI (1659731347) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.