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JULIE LANKFORD CARPENTER APN
NPI 1720194236
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Highlands, NC

Active since August 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.29/100
CMS Quality Rating
209 HOSPITAL DR, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741(828) 482-6160(828) 482-5380 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 5, 2024, Aug 22, 2023, Jan 31, 2017 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Julie Lankford Carpenter Apn NPPES

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

JULIE LANKFORD CARPENTER APN (NPI 1720194236) is an individual family provider in Highlands, North Carolina, licensed in Ohio (37851) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Fairview Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720194236
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameJULIE LANKFORD CARPENTERCredential: APN
Location Address209 HOSPITAL DRHighlands, NC 28741-7623
Mailing Address11851 Detroit AveLakewood, OH 44107-3016 · (216) 529-7125
Phone(828) 482-6160
Fax(828) 482-5380
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateAugust 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 21, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 21, 2025
✔ NPI 1720194236 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in OH · 37851✔ Licensed in NC · 5018950
209 HOSPITAL DR, Highlands, NC 28741
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Julie A. Lankford Apn

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Julie Lankford Carpenter Apn 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 ID2163422767
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241227000748
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Julie Carpenter reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Blue Ridge Community Health Services Inc
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
209 HOSPITAL DR
Highlands, NC 28741
NPI 1437725041 (828) 482-6160
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
444 mi
Family Medicine
36040 DETROIT RD, STE A
Avon, OH 44011
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 7,608 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184428336 (886) 636-3318

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza 87428
This test uses a method called immunoassay to identify severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza. It works by detecting specific proteins (antigens) in a sample, like a nasal swab. It's a powerful tool in diagnosing these viral infections.
19 services18 patients
Automated urinalysis test 81003
An automated urinalysis test is a routine examination that checks your urine for various substances. It can help identify potential health issues such as kidney problems or diabetes. The test uses a machine to analyze a small urine sample, providing quick and accurate results.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Fairview Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Cleveland, OH
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360077
Location18101 Lorain AvenueCleveland, OH 44111 · Cuyahoga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cleveland Clinic

Acute Care Hospitals · Cleveland, OH
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360180
Location9500 Euclid AvenueCleveland, OH 44195 · Cuyahoga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Avon, OH
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360364
Location33300 Cleveland Clinic BlvdAvon, OH 44011 · Lorain County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28741 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
$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.

79.29/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.55
Promoting Interoperability92
Improvement Activities40
Cost63.09

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.

MISSION MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC.
Internal Medicine (Obesity Medicine)
209 HOSPITAL DR
HIGHLANDS, NC 28741
Macon County (828) 213-4100
WAGNER MEDICAL ASSOCIATES
Internal Medicine
209 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 203
HIGHLANDS, NC 28741
Macon County (828) 787-2430
ALPERT MEDICAL CENTER,PC
Specialist
209 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 304
HIGHLANDS, NC 28741
Macon County (828) 526-1700
DR. CARL CURTISS MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
209 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 304
HIGHLANDS, NC 28741
Macon County (828) 787-2450
HIGHLANDS DERMATOLOGY PA
Dermatology
209 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 302
HIGHLANDS, NC 28741
Macon County (828) 526-1232
PATTI BEARD WHEELER MD
Family Medicine
209 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 104
HIGHLANDS, NC 28741
Macon County (828) 526-4346
BOYD LEWIS ALLSBROOK LCMHC-A
Counselor (Mental Health)
209 HOSPITAL DR
HIGHLANDS, NC 28741
Macon County (828) 482-6160
DR. JOHN F. BAUMRUCKER MD
Family Medicine
209 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE #304
HIGHLANDS, NC 28741
Macon County (828) 526-1700

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 Julie Carpenter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Julie Carpenter is 1720194236. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2006. The provider is also known as Julie A. Lankford Apn.

Where is Julie Carpenter located?

Julie Carpenter practices at 209 Hospital Dr, Highlands, NC 28741. The listed phone number is (828) 482-6160.

What is Julie Carpenter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Julie Carpenter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Julie Carpenter is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Julie Carpenter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Julie Carpenter reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Blue Ridge Community Health Services Inc (Highlands, NC) and The Cleveland Clinic Foundation (Avon, OH). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Julie Carpenter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Julie Carpenter accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Julie Carpenter 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.

Is Julie Carpenter affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Julie Carpenter is affiliated with Fairview Hospital, Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Julie Carpenter was last updated on January 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 months 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.