KRISTEN ELIZABETH LOWERY PA-C
NPI 1316362817
Physician Assistant in Asheville, NC

Q: What is Kristen Lowery's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristen Lowery is 1316362817. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 20, 2014.

Q: What is Kristen Lowery's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kristen Lowery was last updated on January 10, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since February 20, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

73.57/100

CMS Quality Rating

551 BREVARD RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806(828) 212-7021(828) 232-8218 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 10, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 10, 2023, Dec 14, 2020, May 22, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Kristen Elizabeth Lowery Pa-c NPPES

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

KRISTEN ELIZABETH LOWERY PA-C (NPI 1316362817) is an individual physician assistant in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (0010-07138) and active in the NPI registry since February 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316362817

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameKRISTEN ELIZABETH LOWERYCredential: PA-C

Location Address551 BREVARD RDAsheville, NC 28806-2316

Mailing AddressPo Box 749495Atlanta, GA 30374-9495 · (239) 432-8331 · Fax (813) 321-1296

Phone(828) 212-7021

Fax(828) 232-8218

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateFebruary 20, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 10, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 10, 2023

✔ NPI 1316362817 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 0010-07138✔ Licensed in MI · 5601006945

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.

551 BREVARD RD, Asheville, NC 28806

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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, CareSource and more.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

Kristen Elizabeth Lowery Pa-c 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 ID7517190069

PECOS Enrollment IDI20170714000203

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 7

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.

Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis 38222

A bone marrow biopsy and aspiration is a procedure where a small amount of bone marrow is removed for testing. It involves inserting a needle into a bone, typically the hip, to collect a sample. It can help diagnose various diseases and monitor treatment effectiveness.

44 services42 patients

Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 85025

A Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.

42 services41 patients

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

32 services32 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

21 services21 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

18 services18 patients

Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less 96413

Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. When administered into a vein, it's often through an IV. This procedure usually lasts 1 hour or less. You may feel a slight pinch as the needle is inserted, but it's generally painless.

16 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

The Mcdowell Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Marion, NC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340087

Location430 Rankin Drive P O Box 730Marion, NC 28752 · Mc Dowell County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28806 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.

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.

73.57/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

55.58

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

50.92

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.

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