Lauren Carnes, PA
NPI 1679005615 · Physician Assistant · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Carnes, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1679005615).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679005615
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
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 tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
568 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 395 | $61 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 116 | $91 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 57 | $83 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $61–$91 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 26 | 25 |
| Prednisone | 19 | 19 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 18 | 12 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 18 | 15 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 14 | 13 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 14 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 13 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-03-29
- Last updated
- 2023-08-25
- Certified
- 2023-08-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Carnes's NPI number?
- Lauren Carnes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679005615, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Carnes's specialty?
- Lauren Carnes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lauren Carnes located?
- Lauren Carnes's practice location on file with NPPES is 316 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401-1113.
- What is Lauren Carnes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Carnes is (843) 509-5894.
- Does Lauren Carnes accept Medicare?
- Lauren Carnes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Carnes's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Carnes's NPI (1679005615) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.