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LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C

Physician Assistant in HENDERSONVILLE, 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 551 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.5111/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.5111/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 6,101 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

93.5111/100
MIPS score · +10 vs avg
6K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing

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LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

94 Top 29% higher than 71% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/04/2013

NPI 1528307097

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,101 672% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

93.5111/100 10.411100000000005% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.5111/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 93.5111/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.5%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 93.5111/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1824 PISGAH DR, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, 28791, with a listed phone of (828) 694-8427. NPI 1528307097 was issued on 02/04/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EASTRIDGE 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 6,101 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 551 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $588K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.5111/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.2392), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

1824 PISGAH DR
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28791

Provider Details

NPI 1528307097
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/04/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

93.5111
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.2392
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

CAROLINA PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATES LLC
HENDERSONVILLE, NC
HENDERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL CORPORATION
HENDERSONVILLE, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 6,101 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.

6,101
Total Claims
$588K
Total Drug Cost
551
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
14,204
Total Day Supply
410,491
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$471K
Generic Drug Cost
$115K
Opioid Claims
148 (2.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
191

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.96
Gender Split
72% female / 28% male
Age Distribution
<65: 51, 65-74: 304, 75-84: 158, 85+: 38

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LAUREN EASTRIDGE, 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
288
Atorvastatin Calcium
259
Lisinopril
173
Omeprazole
171
Losartan Potassium
158
Amlodipine Besylate
151
Metoprolol Succinate
145
Clonazepam
133
Gabapentin
124
Trazodone Hcl
124

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How LAUREN EASTRIDGE, 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

LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C's 6,101 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 EASTRIDGE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C's specialty?
LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C wrote 6,101 Medicare Part D claims totaling $588K in drug costs for 551 beneficiaries.
What is LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.5111/100 (Quality: 84.2392). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C located?
LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C is located at 1824 PISGAH DR, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, 28791. Phone: (828) 694-8427.
What is LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C's NPI number?
LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528307097, issued on 02/04/2013.
Does LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $471K in brand drug costs.
Does LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C had 148 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%.
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 LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C accept Medicare?
LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,101 Part D claims and 551 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C's credentials?
LAUREN EASTRIDGE, PA-C's NPI is 1528307097 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

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

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