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LAURA KNIGHT BROOKS PA-C
NPI 1417953548
Physician Assistant in Bessemer City, NC

Active since June 23, 2005PECOS Enrolled
119 W PENNSYLVANIA AVE, BESSEMER CITY, NC 28016(704) 629-3465(704) 629-1355 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 9, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Laura Knight Brooks Pa-c NPPES

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

LAURA KNIGHT BROOKS PA-C (NPI 1417953548) is an individual physician assistant in Bessemer City, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (001000049) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417953548
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameLAURA KNIGHT BROOKSCredential: PA-C
Location Address119 W PENNSYLVANIA AVEBessemer City, NC 28016-2635
Mailing Address991 W Hudson BlvdGastonia, NC 28052-6430 · (704) 853-5294 · Fax (704) 862-5383
Phone(704) 629-3465
Fax(704) 629-1355
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 9, 2011
✔ NPI 1417953548 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 · 001000049
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.
119 W PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Bessemer City, NC 28016
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Other Identifiers 3

MedicaidR115365NC
Medicare OSCAR/certification2763338NC
Medicare UPINP84220

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.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)

Laura Knight Brooks Pa-c 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

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.

Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
50 services39 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28016 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
2 suppliers17 claims17 services$65.86 avg. paid by Medicare
Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
1 supplier16 claims4,418 services$0.03 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
4 suppliers21 claims21 services$200.86 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier16 claims16 services$22.77 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

ARVETTA VIRGIL
Social Worker (Clinical)
119 W PENNSYLVANIA AVE
BESSEMER CITY, NC 28016
Gaston County (704) 629-3465
LEE DENNIS BARRO MD
Family Medicine
119 W PENNSYLVANIA AVE
BESSEMER CITY, NC 28016
Gaston County (704) 629-3465
IDA PARTEE
Social Worker (Clinical)
119 W PENNSYLVANIA AVE
BESSEMER CITY, NC 28016
Gaston County (704) 629-3465

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 Brooks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Brooks is 1417953548. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2005.

Where is Laura Brooks located?

Laura Brooks practices at 119 W Pennsylvania Ave, Bessemer City, NC 28016. The listed phone number is (704) 629-3465.

What is Laura Brooks's specialty?

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

Is Laura Brooks enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Brooks is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Laura Brooks accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Laura Brooks 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 Laura Brooks was last updated on February 9, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.