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LAURA E KAPPEN DNP, CRNP, PMHNP-BC
NPI 1104683747
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Cullman, AL

Active since February 29, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1935 AL-157, CULLMAN, AL 35058(156) 530-4504(256) 542-9797 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Laura E Kappen Dnp, Crnp, Pmhnp-bc NPPES

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

LAURA E KAPPEN DNP, CRNP, PMHNP-BC (NPI 1104683747) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Cullman, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (1-178824) and active in the NPI registry since February 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2025).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104683747
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameLAURA E KAPPENCredential: DNP, CRNP, PMHNP-BC
Location Address1935 AL-157Cullman, AL 35058
Mailing Address324 Summerchase DrCalera, AL 35040-4925 · (205) 572-5856
Phone(156) 530-4504
Fax(256) 542-9797
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2025
Enumeration DateFebruary 29, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 9, 2025
NPPES CertifiedDecember 9, 2025
✔ NPI 1104683747 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 1-178824
1935 AL-157, Cullman, AL 35058
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Oscar Insurance Company, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Laura E Kappen Dnp, Crnp, Pmhnp-bc 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 ID5890260764
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260408001646
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Laura Kappen reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Guiding Light Psychiatry
18 mi
Psychiatry
1935 AL HIGHWAY 157 STE B
Cullman, AL 35058
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508603697 (256) 590-7259

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35058 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

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 Laura Kappen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Kappen is 1104683747. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 29, 2024.

Where is Laura Kappen located?

Laura Kappen practices at 1935 Al-157, Cullman, AL 35058. The listed phone number is (156) 530-4504.

What is Laura Kappen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Laura Kappen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Kappen 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Laura Kappen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Laura Kappen reassigns Medicare benefits to Guiding Light Psychiatry (Cullman, AL). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Laura Kappen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Laura Kappen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Laura Kappen as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Kappen was last updated on December 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.