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LAUREN BENNETT CRESS PA
NPI 1134585896
Physician Assistant in Cornelius, NC

Active since January 12, 2016PECOS Enrolled
17078 NAT BYNUM LN UNIT 3, CORNELIUS, NC 28031(704) 324-3975 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 20, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 17, 2023, Jul 20, 2023, Sep 19, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Lauren Bennett Cress Pa NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

LAUREN BENNETT CRESS PA (NPI 1134585896) is an individual physician assistant in Cornelius, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (0010-06200) and active in the NPI registry since January 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Charlotte.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134585896
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameLAUREN BENNETT CRESSCredential: PA
Location Address17078 NAT BYNUM LN UNIT 3Cornelius, NC 28031-0507
Mailing Address3908 Franklin Meadows DrMatthews, NC 28105-6931 · (860) 823-9322
Phone(704) 324-3975
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 12, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 20, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 20, 2023
✔ NPI 1134585896 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 0010-06200
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
17078 NAT BYNUM LN UNIT 3, Cornelius, NC 28031
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 113640 Steelecroft PkwyCharlotte, NC 28278-7565 · Phone (704) 512-5200

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Lauren Bennett Cress Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
63 services63 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
50 services50 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28031 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

KRISTINA ALISA TAYLOR-LEWIS FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
17078 NAT BYNUM LN UNIT 3
CORNELIUS, NC 28031
Mecklenburg County (704) 324-3975
MICHAEL B DURBIN P.A.
Physician Assistant
17078 NAT BYNUM LN UNIT 3
CORNELIUS, NC 28031
Mecklenburg County (704) 324-3975
ERIN ABLE WAGNER MPA-C
Physician Assistant
17078 NAT BYNUM LN UNIT 3
CORNELIUS, NC 28031
Mecklenburg County (704) 324-3975

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Lauren Cress's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Cress is 1134585896. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 12, 2016.

Where is Lauren Cress located?

Lauren Cress practices at 17078 Nat Bynum Ln Unit 3, Cornelius, NC 28031. The listed phone number is (704) 324-3975.

What is Lauren Cress's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Lauren Cress enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren Cress is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Lauren Cress accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Lauren Cress as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lauren Cress was last updated on December 20, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.