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LAUREN BAKER
NPI 1184402786
Physician Assistant in Asheville, NC

Active since September 15, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 HOSPITAL DR STE 4200, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801(828) 213-7773 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 3, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Lauren Baker NPPES

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

LAUREN BAKER (NPI 1184402786) is an individual physician assistant in Asheville, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since September 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184402786
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameLAUREN BAKER
Location Address1 HOSPITAL DR STE 4200Asheville, NC 28801-4550
Mailing Address418 Newton PlHendersonville, NC 28739-6139 · (828) 545-5350
Phone(828) 213-7773
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateSeptember 15, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 3, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 3, 2024
✔ NPI 1184402786 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
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.
1 HOSPITAL DR STE 4200, Asheville, NC 28801
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Lauren Baker is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3274979281
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240313001618
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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
55 services33 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
20 services20 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce

Acute Care Hospitals · Asheville, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340002
Location509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 · Buncombe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28801 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 7

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

AUDREY CATHERINE FORTEZZO PA-C
Physician Assistant
1 HOSPITAL DR STE 4200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 213-1994
MAURICE MCALISTER PA-C
Physician Assistant
1 HOSPITAL DR STE 4200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 213-1994
REBECCA S WIEGAND PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1 HOSPITAL DR STE 4200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 213-1994
KATE BAXLEY PA-C
Physician Assistant
1 HOSPITAL DR STE 4200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 213-1994
MATTHEW RYAN STILLWAGON MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
1 HOSPITAL DR STE 4200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 213-1111
COREY WINSTEAD
Physician Assistant
1 HOSPITAL DR STE 4200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (919) 636-2615
NICHOLAS OSEVALA
Surgery
1 HOSPITAL DR STE 4200
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 213-1994

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 Baker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Baker is 1184402786. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 15, 2023.

Where is Lauren Baker located?

Lauren Baker practices at 1 Hospital Dr Ste 4200, Asheville, NC 28801. The listed phone number is (828) 213-7773.

What is Lauren Baker's specialty?

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

Is Lauren Baker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren Baker is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Lauren Baker accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Lauren Baker 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.

Is Lauren Baker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lauren Baker is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lauren Baker was last updated on January 3, 2024. 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.