Quick answers
- Does Lauren H. Steighner accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauren H. Steighner 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 Lauren H. Steighner see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 179 Original Medicare patients and 401 services for Lauren H. Steighner. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lauren H. Steighner's NPI number?
- 1457822363. 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 Lauren H. Steighner, 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 patients | 179 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 401 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)59 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)51 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)37 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)31 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)24 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure69%
- Arthritis43%
- Anxiety27%
- Depression24%
- Osteoporosis23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lauren H. Steighner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1201 Patton AveAsheville, NC 28806 (828) 252‑4878
- 349 New Leiceser HwyAsheville, NC 28806 (828) 463‑3238
- 61 Weaver Blvd, Suite 105Weaverville, NC 28787 (828) 645‑5088
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lauren H. Steighner as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carolina Medicorp Enterprises LLC179 clinicians in the group
- Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care Inc46 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Find other clinicians: Physician Assistant, North Carolina →
Other physician assistants in Asheville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Asheville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carolina Medicorp Enterprises LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457822363 |
| 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
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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