CATHERINE A KERNS FNP
NPI 1043191919
Nurse Practitioner in Chillicothe, MO

Active since September 09, 2025PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2791 N WASHINGTON ST, CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601(660) 646-2682 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 27, 2026, Oct 9, 2025, Sep 9, 2025 (3 updates tracked since 2025).

About Catherine A Kerns Fnp NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CATHERINE A KERNS FNP (NPI 1043191919) is an individual nurse practitioner in Chillicothe, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2025026905) and active in the NPI registry since September 2025. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wright Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Princeton.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043191919
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameCATHERINE A KERNSCredential: FNP
Location Address2791 N WASHINGTON STChillicothe, MO 64601-2902
Mailing Address2791 N Washington StChillicothe, MO 64601-2902 · (660) 646-2682
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateSeptember 9, 2025
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 27, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 27, 2026
NPI 1043191919 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License Licensed in MO · 2025026905
Definition

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License 2025026905 (MO)
2791 N WASHINGTON ST, Chillicothe, MO 64601

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1400 N Fullerton StPrinceton, MO 64673-1418 · Phone (660) 748-4040

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Catherine A Kerns Fnp is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5294211991
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260113000924
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Wright Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Trenton, MO
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number261309
Location191 Iowa BoulevardTrenton, MO 64683 · Grundy County
Emergency services

Hedrick Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Chillicothe, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number261321
Location2799 North Washington StreetChillicothe, MO 64601 · Livingston County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64601 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$81.64 typical visit price
range $52.28 – $161.24
Typical copayment $20.41 (range $13.07 – $40.31)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.24 typical visit price
range $16.30 – $131.05
Typical copayment $23.31 (range $4.07 – $32.76)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
2791 N WASHINGTON ST, HEDRICK OB/GYN ASSOCIATES
CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601
Family Medicine
2791 N WASHINGTON ST
CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2791 N WASHINGTON ST
CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601
Surgery
2791 N WASHINGTON ST
CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
2791 N WASHINGTON ST
CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601
Family Medicine
2791 N WASHINGTON ST, HEDRICK FAMILY CARE
CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Catherine Kerns's NPI number?

The NPI number for Catherine Kerns is 1043191919. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 9, 2025.

Where is Catherine Kerns located?

Catherine Kerns practices at 2791 N Washington St, Chillicothe, MO 64601. The listed phone number is (660) 646-2682.

What is Catherine Kerns's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Catherine Kerns enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Catherine Kerns is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Catherine Kerns affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Catherine Kerns is affiliated with Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Catherine Kerns was last updated on January 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.