MRS. LAUREN D METARKO PA-C
NPI 1568697126
Physician Assistant in Charleston, SC

Active since May 26, 2009PECOS Enrolled
77.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
169 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 792-1414 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Mrs. Lauren D Metarko Pa-c NPPES

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

MRS. LAUREN D METARKO PA-C (NPI 1568697126) is an individual physician assistant in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (6053) and active in the NPI registry since May 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568697126
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. LAUREN D METARKOCredential: PA-C
Location Address169 ASHLEY AVECharleston, SC 29425-8905
Mailing AddressPo Box 23321New York, NY 10087-4321 · (843) 792-1414
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 26, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 14, 2025
NPPES CertifiedNovember 14, 2025
NPI 1568697126 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 SC · 6053 Licensed in PA · MA053151
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.

169 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mrs. Lauren D Metarko 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29425 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

77.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.61
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.4

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.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
18 suppliers46 claims164 services$6.00 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
7 suppliers13 claims21 services$1.02 avg. paid by Medicare
External ambulatory infusion pump, insulin E0784
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$308.72 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
5 suppliers84 claims84 services$186.35 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 20

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

Speech-Language Pathologist
169 ASHLEY AVE, MSC 335
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
General Acute Care Hospital
169 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Nutritionist (Nutrition, Education)
169 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Occupational Therapist (Pediatrics)
169 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
169 ASHLEY AVE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL MSC333
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Physical Therapist (Pediatrics)
169 ASHLEY AVE, RM 396 SW WING
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Occupational Therapist (Pediatrics)
169 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Physical Therapist (Orthopedic)
169 ASHLEY AVE, ROOM, 3SW WING
CHARLESTON, SC 29425

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 Metarko's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Metarko is 1568697126. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2009.

Where is Lauren Metarko located?

Lauren Metarko practices at 169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 792-1414.

What is Lauren Metarko's specialty?

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

Is Lauren Metarko enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren Metarko is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lauren Metarko was last updated on November 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.