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DR. LAKISHA LEE MCDONALD DNP
NPI 1841045341
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Gastonia, NC

Active since April 19, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2610 ABERDEEN BLVD, GASTONIA, NC 28054(980) 442-4500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 15, 2026, Dec 6, 2024, Apr 19, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dr. Lakisha Lee Mcdonald Dnp NPPES

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

DR. LAKISHA LEE MCDONALD DNP (NPI 1841045341) is an individual hematology & oncology provider in Gastonia, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5021609) and active in the NPI registry since April 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health, and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841045341
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0003X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAKISHA LEE MCDONALDCredential: DNP
Location Address2610 ABERDEEN BLVDGastonia, NC 28054-0637
Mailing Address2610 Aberdeen BlvdGastonia, NC 28054-0637 · (980) 442-4500
Phone(980) 442-4500
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateApril 15, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 15, 2026
✔ NPI 1841045341 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0003X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 5021609
Definition
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
2610 ABERDEEN BLVD, Gastonia, NC 28054
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.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

Dr. Lakisha Lee Mcdonald Dnp 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 ID4880112879
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260402002139
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 Lakisha Mcdonald reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority
Same address
Hematology
2610 ABERDEEN BLVD
Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,534 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053805127 (980) 442-4500
Carolina Blood And Cancer Care Associates, P.A.
22 mi
Specialist
1583 HEALTH CARE DR
Rock Hill, SC 29732
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Carolina Blood And Cancer Care Associates PA
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013002013 (803) 329-7772

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340113
Location1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Piedmont Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Rock Hill, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420002
Location1731 Frank Gaston BlvdRock Hill, SC 29732 · York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28054 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
$165.09 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $41.27 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

THE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Internal Medicine (Hematology)
2610 ABERDEEN BLVD
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Gaston County (980) 442-4500
ALI-REZA GOLSHAYAN MD
Internal Medicine (Hematology)
2610 ABERDEEN BLVD
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Gaston County (980) 442-4500
GASTON HEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES, PC
Specialist
2610 ABERDEEN BLVD
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Gaston County (704) 865-5210
MR. GEOFFREY LANCE HARDIN PA-C
Physician Assistant
2610 ABERDEEN BLVD
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Gaston County (704) 865-5210
AMY FREDRICK CODY FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2610 ABERDEEN BLVD
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Gaston County (980) 442-4500
MELANIE LYNN KAY
Pharmacist (Oncology)
2610 ABERDEEN BLVD
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Gaston County (980) 442-4527
ADARSH MALLINATH HIREMATH MD
Internal Medicine
2610 ABERDEEN BLVD
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Gaston County (980) 442-4500
KELLY MARIE WHALEN PA
Physician Assistant
2610 ABERDEEN BLVD
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Gaston County (980) 442-4500

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 Lakisha Mcdonald's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lakisha Mcdonald is 1841045341. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2024.

Where is Lakisha Mcdonald located?

Lakisha Mcdonald practices at 2610 Aberdeen Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054. The listed phone number is (980) 442-4500.

What is Lakisha Mcdonald's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RH0003X.

Is Lakisha Mcdonald enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lakisha Mcdonald 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 Lakisha Mcdonald's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lakisha Mcdonald reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority (Gastonia, NC) and Carolina Blood And Cancer Care Associates, P.A. (Rock Hill, SC). 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 Lakisha Mcdonald's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lakisha Mcdonald accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and 3 other insurers list Lakisha Mcdonald 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 Lakisha Mcdonald affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lakisha Mcdonald is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health and Piedmont Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lakisha Mcdonald was last updated on April 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.