Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Laura Carlson, PA-C

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician · Arden, NC

  • NPI 1669140190
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 88.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 5 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2585 Hendersonville RD
Arden, NC 287049577
(828) 258-8800
Additional location
1411 S Potomac St Ste 400
Aurora, CO 800124540
(303) 365-6060
Mailing address
11 White Oak RD
Biltmore Forest, NC 288032922

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2021 — 5 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 5, 2024
Year of graduation
2021 — 5 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #0010-11426

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669140190. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
339
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$14,794
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 124 77 $26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 40 40 $101
28122 Partial removal of foot or heel bone 39 14 $28
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 39 37 $73
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 36 26 $29
73600 X-ray of ankle, 2 views 25 20 $25
28725 Fusion of foot below ankle 13 13 $73
27685 Lengthening or shortening of tendon of leg or ankle 12 12 $33
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 11 11 $45

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Arden Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 82. This provider delivers 4.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$27
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Heron Therapeutics, INC. 1 $27.16

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$27

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
412
Patients
359
Total drug cost
$2,691
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 143 133 $758
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 139 116 $471
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 46 41 $161
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 30 20 $764
Cephalexin Generic 24 22 $214
Celecoxib Generic 15 12 $303
Tramadol Hcl Generic 15 15 $20

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Laura Carlson's medical specialty?
Dr. Laura Carlson practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Arden, NC.
Where does Dr. Laura Carlson practice?
Dr. Laura Carlson practices at 2585 Hendersonville RD, Arden, NC 287049577. Office phone: 8282588800.
What is Dr. Laura Carlson's NPI?
Dr. Laura Carlson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669140190, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Laura Carlson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Laura Carlson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Laura Carlson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73630); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Partial removal of foot or heel bone (HCPCS 28122). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.