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LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C

Physician Assistant in SPINDALE, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 322 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$863.48
44 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C filed 4,677 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in SPINDALE, North Carolina, prescribing 89% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
$863.48
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

4,677 Top 7% higher than 93% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/15/2014

NPI 1083015549

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,677 492% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Physician Assistant share within North Carolina

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 144 RESERVATION DR, SPINDALE, NC, 28160, with a listed phone of (828) 287-0200. NPI 1083015549 was issued on 09/15/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EDGERTON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,677 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 322 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $342K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

144 RESERVATION DR
SPINDALE, NC 28160

Provider Details

NPI 1083015549
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/15/2014

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$863

Largest payer

Dexcom, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 4,677 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

4,677
Total Claims
$342K
Total Drug Cost
322
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,008
Total Day Supply
262,214
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$289K
Generic Drug Cost
$52K
Opioid Claims
136 (2.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
136

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 42, 65-74: 165, 75-84: 86, 85+: 29

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Rosuvastatin Calcium
226
Lisinopril
203
Levothyroxine Sodium
185
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
162
Amlodipine Besylate
150
Losartan Potassium
139
Atorvastatin Calcium
132
Metoprolol Succinate
126
Tramadol Hcl
116
Omeprazole
101

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physician Assistant Overview

How LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C's 4,677 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as EDGERTON.

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C's specialty?
LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in SPINDALE, North Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C wrote 4,677 Medicare Part D claims totaling $342K in drug costs for 322 beneficiaries.
Where is LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C located?
LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C is located at 144 RESERVATION DR, SPINDALE, NC, 28160. Phone: (828) 287-0200.
What is LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C's NPI number?
LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083015549, issued on 09/15/2014.
Does LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $289K in brand drug costs.
Does LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C had 136 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C accept Medicare?
LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,677 Part D claims and 322 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C's credentials?
LAURA EDGERTON, PA-C's NPI is 1083015549 with credentials PA-C. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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