Laura Deanne Craig, FNP
Laura Deanne Craig is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Lenoir, NC with over 6 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Laura Deanne Craig, FNP specializes in nursing, serving patients in Lenoir, NC in group practice. With 6+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Lenoir area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 20% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 24% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
902 Kirkwood Ave Nw, Lenoir, NC 28645-5121
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.79%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.3 pts)
4.79% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.1%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
65
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
265
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
876
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $135k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.4k received from industry
51 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Laura Deanne Craig's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Aug 30, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
6 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Virtual Nursing Care With Laura Deanne Craig
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Laura Deanne Craig for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lenoir required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Laura Deanne Craig
NPI records show Dr. Craig as active with telehealth listed in Lenoir, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (828) 754-0101.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Laura Deanne Craig
Practice Location
902 Kirkwood Ave Nw, Lenoir, NC 28645-5121
Mailing Address
902 Kirkwood Ave Nw, Lenoir, NC 28645-5121
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