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187 W Main St, Spindale, NC 28160 - Carolina Beach location
1300 Bridge Barrier Rd Ste 2, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
About Lea Abernathy
Lea A. Abernathy, FNP-BC is a nurse practitioner — family practicing in Spindale, NC. According to Medicare claims data, Lea cared for 1,633 Medicare patients across 1,997 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals. This provider record is associated with NPI 1063582658.
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Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (828) 288-2881
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Practice Locations
187 W MAIN ST
Spindale, NC 28160
1300 Bridge Barrier Rd Ste 2
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Family generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Allergies
Allergy & skin
Blood disorders
Bone & joint
Dermatology
- Head lice
- Precancerous sun spot
- Psoriasis
- Ringworm
- Rosacea
Digestive
- Celiac disease
- Constipation
- Hemorrhoids
Digestive health
Eye conditions
Heart health
Hormones & endocrine
Infections
Men's health
Mental health
Metabolic & weight
Nerve & joint
Nerve & spine
Neurological
- Vertigo
Pain
Pain & spine
Pediatric infections
- Hand, foot, and mouth disease
Respiratory
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Chronic cough
- Community-acquired pneumonia
Skin
Sleep
Urinary health
- Overactive bladder
Women's health
Procedures & services
Chronic condition care
- Chronic disease management visit
- Diabetic Foot Care
Dermatology
Diagnostic screening
- Bone density scan ordering
- Colon cancer screening ordering
- Mammogram ordering
Evaluation & Testing
Hormones & endocrine
Injury care
- Sprain and Strain Care
Lab tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urine Drug Screen
Mental health
- Mental Health Evaluation
Minor procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
Minor surgery
Physical exams
- School Physical
Prescriptions
- Prescription Refill
Preventative care
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Travel Vaccines for Kids
- Well-child visit
Preventative exams
- Camp Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Sexual health
Skin procedures
Sleep
- At-Home Sleep Study Ordering
Urgent care
- Tick Removal
- Splinting of minor injuries
Weight management
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Women's health
- IUD insertion and removal
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
- Birth control counseling
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Pap smear
- Well-woman exam
Most searched procedures
Allergies
- Allergy testing
Diagnostic tests
Ear, nose & throat
- Earwax removal
Heart health
- EKG
Injections
Lifestyle counseling
Neurological care
Occupational health
Pain management
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Trigger Point Injections
Respiratory care
Screenings
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,997 services · 1,633 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
256 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Administration of vaccine | Treatment | 90471 |
21 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Respiratory infectious agent detection by rna for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid 19), influenza a, influenza b, and respiratory syncytial virus, upper respiratory specimen, each reported as detected or not detected | 0241U |
16 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family | |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
312 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
208 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
113 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | Lab test | 84443 |
113 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | Lab test | 80061 |
106 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test | Lab test | 85027 |
97 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Vitamin d-3 level | Lab test | 82306 |
94 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
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 nurse practitioners at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
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 — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other nurse practitioners in Spindale 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Lea A. Abernathy?
Lea A. Abernathy is a nurse practitioner in Spindale, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Family”.
NPI registry
What is Lea A. Abernathy's address?
Lea A. Abernathy is listed at 187 W Main St, Spindale, NC 28160. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Lea A. Abernathy?
The number on file is (828) 288-2881. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Lea A. Abernathy's NPI number?
Lea A. Abernathy's National Provider Identifier is 1063582658. 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 Lea A. Abernathy train?
Lea A. Abernathy attended Other, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Lea A. Abernathy been practicing?
Lea A. Abernathy has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Lea A. Abernathy perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Lea A. Abernathy performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as administration of vaccine, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Lea A. Abernathy confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Lea A. Abernathy. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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