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LAUREN C BAIRD PAC
NPI 1659731347
Physician Assistant in Hickory, NC

Active since February 24, 2016PECOS Enrolled
1940 BRIARWOOD DR STE B, HICKORY, NC 28602(828) 294-1116 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 28, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 28, 2022, Mar 14, 2018, Nov 29, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Lauren C Baird Pac NPPES

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

LAUREN C BAIRD PAC (NPI 1659731347) is an individual physician assistant in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (0010-06302) and active in the NPI registry since February 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659731347
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameLAUREN C BAIRDCredential: PAC
Location Address1940 BRIARWOOD DR STE BHickory, NC 28602-5497
Mailing Address1940 Briarwood Dr Ste BHickory, NC 28602-5497 · (828) 294-1116
Phone(828) 294-1116
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 24, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 28, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 28, 2022
✔ NPI 1659731347 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 · 0010-06302
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.
1940 BRIARWOOD DR STE B, Hickory, NC 28602
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1659731347NC

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.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)

Lauren C Baird Pac 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 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
$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.

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 Baird's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Baird is 1659731347. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 24, 2016.

Where is Lauren Baird located?

Lauren Baird practices at 1940 Briarwood Dr Ste B, Hickory, NC 28602. The listed phone number is (828) 294-1116.

What is Lauren Baird's specialty?

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

Is Lauren Baird enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Lauren Baird accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Lauren Baird 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 Lauren Baird was last updated on July 28, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.