Provider Profile
Aerial B. Lail, PA
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Aerial Lail
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant, Aerial B. Lail, PA practices in Hickory, NC. Medicare claims data shows Aerial provided 980 services to 551 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (828) 322-5172
- Email not available
Practice Locations
214 18TH ST SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
980 services · 551 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
48 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
77 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73140 |
28 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
22 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
452 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
166 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
51 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other physician assistants at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Hickory 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2022 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection into tendon or ligament 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Aerial B. Lail?
Aerial B. Lail is a physician assistant in Hickory, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Aerial B. Lail's address?
Aerial B. Lail is listed at 214 18Th St Se, Hickory, NC 28602. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Aerial B. Lail?
The number on file is (828) 322-5172. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Aerial B. Lail?
Aerial B. Lail's National Provider Identifier is 1902514037. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Aerial B. Lail train?
Aerial B. Lail attended Other, graduating in 2022. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Aerial B. Lail have?
Aerial B. Lail has 4 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2022, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Aerial B. Lail perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Aerial B. Lail performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Aerial B. Lail's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Aerial B. Lail. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.