Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Lea A. Abernathy work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Lea A. Abernathy at 2 hospitals: Advent Health Polk and Rutherford Regional Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Lea A. Abernathy see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 9 practice locations, including Asheville, NC, Columbus, NC and Spindale, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Lea A. Abernathy's specialty?
- Medicare lists Nurse Practitioner as the primary specialty.
- Does Lea A. Abernathy accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lea A. Abernathy accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Lea A. Abernathy?
- (828) 252-4878, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Lea A. Abernathy's NPI number?
- 1063582658. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Lea A. Abernathy works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lea A. Abernathy at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Advent Health PolkColumbus, NC · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 341322
- Rutherford Regional Medical CenterRutherfordton, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340013
Practice locations
Addresses where Lea A. Abernathy is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1201 Patton AveAsheville, NC 28806 (828) 252‑4878
- 1272 Tunnel Rd, Suite 10Asheville, NC 28805 (828) 210‑8325
- 161 Walker StColumbus, NC 28722 (828) 894‑2222
- 187 W Main StSpindale, NC 28160 (828) 288‑2881
- 209 Hospital DrHighlands, NC 28741 (828) 482‑6160
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lea A. Abernathy as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc.93 clinicians in the group
- Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care Inc46 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Asheville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Asheville, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1063582658 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians