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KIMBERLEY M AUSTIN PMHNP-BC
NPI 1164537478
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Spindale, NC

Active since August 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
187 W MAIN ST, SPINDALE, NC 28160(828) 288-2881(828) 288-2883 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 13, 2024, Oct 6, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Kimberley M Austin Pmhnp-bc NPPES

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

KIMBERLEY M AUSTIN PMHNP-BC (NPI 1164537478) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Spindale, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5015859) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164537478
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameKIMBERLEY M AUSTINCredential: PMHNP-BC
Location Address187 W MAIN STSpindale, NC 28160-1539
Mailing Address220 5th Ave EHendersonville, NC 28792-4377 · (828) 692-4289 · Fax (828) 696-1794
Phone(828) 288-2881
Fax(828) 288-2883
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateAugust 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 17, 2026
✔ NPI 1164537478 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 NC · 5015859
187 W MAIN ST, Spindale, NC 28160
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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 NC, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc, Providence Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kimberley M Austin 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 ID6709932007
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220801003019
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28160 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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 13

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

LEA A ABERNATHY FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
187 W MAIN ST
SPINDALE, NC 28160
Rutherford County (828) 288-2881
CHRISTIAN ANN KAUFMAN AGPCNP, WHNP
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
187 W MAIN ST
SPINDALE, NC 28160
Rutherford County (828) 288-2881
MCLEOD CENTERS FOR WELLBEING
Community/Behavioral Health
187 W MAIN ST
SPINDALE, NC 28160
Rutherford County (704) 322-9001
MRS. AUDRA C CAVE FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
187 W MAIN ST
SPINDALE, NC 28160
Rutherford County (828) 288-2881
DAVID BRISCOE III LCMHC-A
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
187 W MAIN ST
SPINDALE, NC 28160
Rutherford County (828) 288-2881
CHRISTIAN DIANE GLOVER
Social Worker (Clinical)
187 W MAIN ST
SPINDALE, NC 28160
Rutherford County (828) 447-6279
KAREN PHILEMON LOFTIS LPC
Counselor (Professional)
187 W MAIN ST
SPINDALE, NC 28160
Rutherford County (828) 748-5765
BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
187 W MAIN ST
SPINDALE, NC 28160
Rutherford County (828) 883-5550

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 Kimberley Austin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kimberley Austin is 1164537478. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 20, 2006.

Where is Kimberley Austin located?

Kimberley Austin practices at 187 W Main St, Spindale, NC 28160. The listed phone number is (828) 288-2881.

What is Kimberley Austin's specialty?

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

Is Kimberley Austin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kimberley Austin 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.

What insurance does Kimberley Austin accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc, Providence Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare list Kimberley Austin 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 Kimberley Austin was last updated on June 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.