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Ophthalmology

Jennifer Lira, MD

Works at hospitals in Lincolnton, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Jennifer Lira, MD is an ophthalmologist at 2424 Century Pl SE, Hickory, NC 28602. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Jennifer Lira had 854 Original Medicare patients and 1,500 services. NPI 1720475973. 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.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 2424 Century Pl SE, Hickory, NC 28602 · Directions
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Atrium Health Lincoln
  • Group practice: Graystone Ophthalmology Associates, P.A.
  • Medical school: Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons · graduated 2015 (11 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jennifer Lira, 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 Jennifer Lira accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jennifer Lira 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 Jennifer Lira see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 854 Original Medicare patients and 1,500 services for Jennifer Lira. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Jennifer Lira's NPI number?
1720475973. 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 Jennifer Lira, 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 patients854
Services billed to Medicare1,500
Different services or procedures29
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)503 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)297 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)146 services
  4. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)115 services
  5. Imaging of retina (92134)101 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 pressure74%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Diabetes35%
  • Anxiety25%
  • Chronic kidney disease25%

Hospitals where Jennifer Lira works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jennifer Lira 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.

  • Atrium Health LincolnLincolnton, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340145

Practice locations

Addresses where Jennifer Lira is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 2424 Century Pl SEHickory, NC 28602

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jennifer Lira as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Graystone Ophthalmology Associates, P.A.19 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Ophthalmology doctors in North Carolina →

Other ophthalmologists in Hickory

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.

All ophthalmologists in Hickory →

Other clinicians in Graystone Ophthalmology Associates, P.A.

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolColumbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Graduation year2015 (11 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720475973
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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