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Nurse Practitioner

Abby J. Lara, NP

Works at hospitals in Madisonville, KY · Hopkinsville, KY · Kentucky

Summary

Abby J. Lara, NP is a nurse practitioner at 225 Industrial Park Rd, Dawson Springs, KY 42408. Phone: (270) 797-3521. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Abby J. Lara had 42 Original Medicare patients and 83 services. NPI 1003189267. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Abby J. Lara, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Abby J. Lara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Abby J. Lara accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Abby J. Lara see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 42 Original Medicare patients and 83 services for Abby J. Lara. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Abby J. Lara's NPI number?
1003189267. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Abby J. Lara, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients42
Services billed to Medicare83
Different services or procedures26
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients68

Most frequent services

  1. Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)19 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Diabetes50%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Anxiety33%
  • Chronic kidney disease31%

Hospitals where Abby J. Lara works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Abby J. Lara at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Abby J. Lara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Abby J. Lara as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Baptist Health Medical Group Inc2,472 clinicians in the group
  • Baptist Health Deaconess Medical Group Inc246 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nurse practitioners in Dawson Springs

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dawson Springs, KY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Baptist Health Medical Group Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialNP
Graduation year2011
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1003189267
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians