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DR. JOSEPHINE H LAKE MD
NPI 1326084732
Internal Medicine in Huntersville, NC

Active since June 22, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Oct 1, 2027
13801 REESE BLVD WEST, SUITE 150, HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078(704) 274-8006(704) 997-3058 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 27, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 27, 2025, Feb 25, 2021, Oct 28, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Josephine H Lake Md NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPHINE H LAKE MD (NPI 1326084732) is an individual internal medicine provider in Huntersville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (9800943) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer and maintains a secondary practice location in Huntersville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326084732
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPHINE H LAKECredential: MD
Location Address13801 REESE BLVD WEST, SUITE 150Huntersville, NC 28078
Mailing AddressLake Internal Medicine And Pediatrics, Pllc, 13801 Reese Blvd West Suite 150Huntersville, NC 28078 · (704) 274-8006 · Fax (704) 997-3058
Phone(704) 274-8006
Fax(704) 997-3058
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 27, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 25, 2021
✔ NPI 1326084732 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 9800943
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 9800943 (NC)
13801 REESE BLVD WEST, Huntersville, NC 28078
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. Josephine H Hooten Md

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 117220 Northcross Dr, Suite 110Huntersville, NC 28078-5085 · Phone (704) 384-8720 · Fax (704) 384-8747

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid891180CNC

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Josephine H Lake Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from October 1, 2021 through October 1, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateOctober 1, 2021
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughOctober 1, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28078 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
100%48 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
95%77 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
52%79 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age
Percentage of female patients aged 65-85 years of age who ever had a central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to check for osteoporosis
98%48 patients5/55-star benchmark: 98%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 Josephine Lake's NPI number?

The NPI number for Josephine Lake is 1326084732. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Josephine H Hooten MD.

Where is Josephine Lake located?

Josephine Lake practices at 13801 Reese Blvd West Suite 150, Huntersville, NC 28078. The listed phone number is (704) 274-8006.

What is Josephine Lake's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Josephine Lake enrolled in Medicare?

No. Josephine Lake has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Josephine Lake was last updated on February 27, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.