MS. LAURA A BROWN NURSE PRACTITIONER
NPI 1235666215
Nurse Practitioner in Hickory, NC

Q: What is Laura Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Brown is 1235666215. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 22, 2017.

Q: What is Laura Brown's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Brown was last updated on January 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months 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.

Active since May 22, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

75/100

CMS Quality Rating

810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD, HICKORY, NC 28602(828) 732-7249 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 26, 2026, Mar 17, 2018, Oct 17, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Ms. Laura A Brown Nurse Practitioner NPPES

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

MS. LAURA A BROWN NURSE PRACTITIONER (NPI 1235666215) is an individual nurse practitioner in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5009975) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235666215

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363L00000X

Provider Legal NameMS. LAURA A BROWNCredential: NURSE PRACTITIONER

Location Address810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RDHickory, NC 28602-9617

Mailing Address810 Fairgrove Church RdHickory, NC 28602-9617 · (828) 732-7249

Phone(828) 732-7249

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009

Enumeration DateMay 22, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 26, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 26, 2026

✔ NPI 1235666215 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363L00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 5009975

Definition

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Also ListedRegistered Nurse · EmergencyTaxonomy 163WE0003X · License 232848 (NC)

810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD, Hickory, NC 28602

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include 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

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ms. Laura A Brown Nurse Practitioner 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 ID2668732348

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180130000046

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.

74 services72 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.

18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Frye Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NC

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number340116

Location420 N Center StHickory, NC 28601 · Catawba County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Catawba Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number340143

Location810 Fairgrove Church RdHickory, NC 28602 · Catawba County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28602 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

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

PATRICIA HICKLING-BECKMAN MIDWIFE

Advanced Practice Midwife

810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602

Catawba County (828) 326-3809

MR. MARCUS WHITFIELD OSBORNE LAT, ATC

Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)

810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD, CVMC-CENTER FOR REHABILITATION
HICKORY, NC 28602

Catawba County (828) 326-2272

VALERIE ALAYNE GASTON MIDWIFE

Advanced Practice Midwife

810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602

Catawba County (828) 326-3809

LESLEY LAUREN LODER NP

Nurse Practitioner

810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602

Catawba County (828) 326-3809

CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

Ambulance (Land Transport)

810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602

Catawba County (828) 326-3809

CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

General Acute Care Hospital

810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602

Catawba County (828) 326-3809

BRIAN L BADDERS LPT

Physical Therapist

810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602

Catawba County (828) 326-3809

IDA LOUISE GOODNIGHT CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, NC 28602

Catawba County (828) 326-3809

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 Laura Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Brown is 1235666215. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 22, 2017.

Where is Laura Brown located?

Laura Brown practices at 810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602. The listed phone number is (828) 732-7249.

What is Laura Brown's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Laura Brown enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Brown 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 Laura Brown accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Laura Brown 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 Laura Brown affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laura Brown is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center and Catawba Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Brown was last updated on January 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months 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.