Lori Pirnie, PA
Lori Pirnie is a Physician Assistant based in Meridian, ID with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lori Pirnie, PA has been part of the Meridian medical community since 2016 in group practice. With 10+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Meridian area. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 36% of reporting doctors in Idaho
- Uses generic medications more than 34% of reporting doctors in Idaho
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3025 W Cherry Ln Ste 204, Meridian, ID 83642-8530
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 = better2.78%
Idaho avg: 6.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)
2.78% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.9%
Idaho avg: 84.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
86
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
255
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,976
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $241k
Percentile rankings compared against 179 reporting peers in Idaho.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Nov 13, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
10 years in practice
Established
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Mailing address
Po Box 190930, Boise, ID 83719-0930
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Lori Pirnie
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lori Pirnie for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Meridian 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 Lori Pirnie
NPI records show Dr. Pirnie as active with telehealth listed in Meridian, ID. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (208) 302-3300.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lori Pirnie
Practice Location
3025 W Cherry Ln Ste 204, Meridian, ID 83642-8530
Mailing Address
Po Box 190930, Boise, ID 83719-0930
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