NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1053984732 PMHNP-BC
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Arden, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 44,928 in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 111 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 895
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$135.79
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC filed 1,159 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Arden, North Carolina, prescribing 94% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 94%
- generic prescribing
- $135.79
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥77th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1053984732), first enumerated 07/21/2021.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,159 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$135.79 in reported industry payments (2 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1053984732 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1053984732
- ENUM-RECENT 2021
- TAX-MID 45K Psychiatric/Mental Health
- RX-MID 1,159
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,148 in North Carolina
- PHOTO-ENUM Kristi Meacham, APRN… · 2021
Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,159 ≥ 77th percentile 77% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
1,159 29% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1053984732 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | PMHNP-BC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/21/2021 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC 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.
Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc.
Waynesville, 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).
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 Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$136
Largest payer
Eisai 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 · Generic-heavy
Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC - brand share 6.0%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner average
6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 1,159 2024 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 2024.
1,159
Total Claims
$136K
Total Drug Cost
111
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,114.9
- Total Day Supply
- 62,271
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $104K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $31K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 61.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.53
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 53, 65-74: 46, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Xl
59 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
58 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
54 claims
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
53 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
51 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
51 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
50 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
50 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 59 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 58 |
| Gabapentin | 54 |
| Lamotrigine | 53 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 51 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 51 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 50 |
| Clonazepam | 50 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 47 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 44 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
44,928
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
895
Avg Claims per Provider
Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC's 1,159 claims are above the specialty average of 895.
Nationwide Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Hedges, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2021)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hedges.
One of 1,148 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers enrolled in North Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Yulia Abair
FNP-BC, PMHNP- BC
Winston Salem, NC
Theresa Abbah
PMHNP
Smithfield, NC
Tobechukwu Abiahu
Raleigh, NC
Ajith Abraham
PMHNP
Durham, NC
Mahalia Abraham
PMHNP
Dallas, NC
Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC's specialty? ▼
Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Arden, North Carolina. Credentials: PMHNP-BC.
How much does Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC wrote 1,159 Medicare Part D claims totaling $136K in drug costs for 111 beneficiaries.
Where is Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC located? ▼
Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC is located at 303 AIRPORT RD, Arden, NC, 28704. Phone: (828) 698-2979.
What is Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC's NPI number? ▼
Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053984732, issued on 07/21/2021.
Does Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $104K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 44,928 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 895 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Bupropion Xl, Trazodone Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC accept Medicare? ▼
Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,159 Part D claims and 111 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC's credentials? ▼
Lauren Hedges, PMHNP-BC's NPI is 1053984732 with credentials PMHNP-BC. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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