Lara Gavaldon, PA
NPI 1962042796 · Physician Assistant · Benzonia, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lara Gavaldon, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Benzonia, MI (NPI 1962042796).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962042796
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5601009763 (MI)
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
6 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 · 75 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 154 | 39 |
| Lisinopril | 148 | 42 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 128 | 26 |
| Omeprazole | 104 | 27 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 86 | 14 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 80 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,503 across 57 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
- 2020-01-09
- Last updated
- 2020-06-11
- Certified
- 2020-06-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lara Gavaldon's NPI number?
- Lara Gavaldon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962042796, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lara Gavaldon's specialty?
- Lara Gavaldon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lara Gavaldon located?
- Lara Gavaldon's practice location on file with NPPES is 6227 Frankfort Hwy, Benzonia, MI 49616-8632.
- What is Lara Gavaldon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lara Gavaldon is (231) 882-9661.
- Does Lara Gavaldon accept Medicare?
- Lara Gavaldon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lara Gavaldon's NPI active?
- Yes — Lara Gavaldon's NPI (1962042796) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.