Lori Golden, PA-C
NPI 1942295704 · Physician Assistant · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lori Golden, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1942295704).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942295704
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-06762 (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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
123 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 47 | $70 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 31 | $31 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 23 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 22 | $45 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $31–$129 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 92 | 51 |
| Methocarbamol | 49 | 33 |
| Gabapentin | 48 | 26 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 20 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 19 | 12 |
| Dexamethasone | 19 | 19 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 15 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$81 across 3 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
- 2005-09-16
- Last updated
- 2016-10-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lori Golden's NPI number?
- Lori Golden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942295704, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lori Golden's specialty?
- Lori Golden is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lori Golden located?
- Lori Golden's practice location on file with NPPES is 7 Vanderbilt Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803-1700.
- What is Lori Golden's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lori Golden is (828) 255-7776.
- Does Lori Golden accept Medicare?
- Lori Golden is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lori Golden's NPI active?
- Yes — Lori Golden's NPI (1942295704) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-10-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.