Lawna Blackwood Wigle, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

Lawna Blackwood Wigle is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Newton Lower Falls, MA with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(617) 243-6144Newton Lower Falls, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Lawna Blackwood Wigle, FNP has practiced nursing for 16+ years, working in group practice. A University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine graduate since 2010, she brings 16+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).

1 of 784 Nurse Practitioner providers in MASee all Nurse Practitioner in Newton Lower Falls16+ years experienceNPI since 2011

Older · 2665dNPPES updated 2019-02-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2014 Washington St Fl 3, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462-1607

Fax: (617) 243-5684
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

38.1%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-44.7 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

72

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

57

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

197

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $97k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+12%)61%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+26%)56%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+18%)50%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
50%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+15%)47%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$255 received from industry

5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Lawna Blackwood Wigle's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2010

    University of North Carolina School of Medicine

  2. 16 years in practice

    Experienced

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Education & Training

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (Class of 2010)

Virtual Nursing Care With Lawna Blackwood Wigle

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Lawna Blackwood Wigle for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to Newton Lower Falls 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 Lawna Blackwood Wigle

Dr. Wigle is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Newton Lower Falls, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 243-6144.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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