KATHLEEN A. MESSENGER M.D.
NPI 1174574701
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Jackson, MS

Q: What is Kathleen Messenger's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathleen Messenger is 1174574701. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2006.

Q: What is Kathleen Messenger's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Active since May 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

89.76/100

CMS Quality Rating

971 LAKELAND DR STE 557, JACKSON, MS 39216(601) 200-4560(601) 200-4580 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 1, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 1, 2020, Aug 27, 2020, May 7, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Kathleen A. Messenger M.d. NPPES

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

KATHLEEN A. MESSENGER M.D. (NPI 1174574701) is an individual neurology provider in Jackson, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (19123) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with King's Daughters Medical Center-brookhaven, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174574701

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X

Provider Legal NameKATHLEEN A. MESSENGERCredential: M.D.

Location Address971 LAKELAND DR STE 557Jackson, MS 39216-4661

Mailing AddressPo Box 23666Jackson, MS 39225-3666 · (601) 200-4560 · Fax (601) 200-4580

Phone(601) 200-4560

Fax(601) 200-4580

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 1997

Enumeration DateMay 16, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 1, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 1, 2020

✔ NPI 1174574701 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084N0400X

License✔ Licensed in MS · 19123

Definition

A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.

971 LAKELAND DR STE 557, Jackson, MS 39216

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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1105 Asbury Cir, Suite AHattiesburg, MS 39402-1397 · Phone (601) 296-3660 · Fax (601) 000-0000

Location 25001 Hardy StHattiesburg, MS 39402-1308 · Phone (601) 268-8000 · Fax (601) 268-8502

Location 35003 Hardy St Ste 400Hattiesburg, MS 39402 · Phone (601) 296-3660 · Fax (601) 296-3667

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid05982070MS

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

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

Kathleen A. Messenger M.d. 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 ID4284637257

PECOS Enrollment IDI20061002000675

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit J0585

Onabotulinumtoxina, also known as Botox, is a medication injected into muscles. It's used to treat various conditions by blocking nerve activity in the muscles, causing a temporary reduction in muscle activity. The units refer to the dosage.

7,546 services15 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

230 services159 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

103 services103 patients

Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face 64615

This procedure involves injecting a chemical into specific facial and neck muscles, causing temporary paralysis. This helps reduce muscle activity and can alleviate certain medical conditions. Both sides of the face are treated for a balanced result.

33 services15 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

King's Daughters Medical Center-Brookhaven

Acute Care Hospitals · Brookhaven, MS

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number250057

Location427 Highway 51 NorthBrookhaven, MS 39601 · Lincoln County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

South Central Reg Med Ctr

Acute Care Hospitals · Laurel, MS

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number250058

Location1220 Jefferson St Box 607Laurel, MS 39440 · Jones County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Merit Health Wesley

Acute Care Hospitals · Hattiesburg, MS

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number250094

Location5001 W Hardy StHattiesburg, MS 39402 · Lamar County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39216 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

$120.41 typical visit price

range $51.65 – $159.18

Typical copayment $30.10 (range $12.91 – $39.79)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$92.20 typical visit price

range $16.15 – $129.61

Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

89.76/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

75.59

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening

Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer

2%271 patients1/55-star benchmark: 92%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

100%1,698 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

21%1,124 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients screenedForUse: 100% · 438 patients

Patients tobacco: 27% · 45 patients

86%438 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Standard wheelchair K0001

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

2 suppliers15 claims15 services$21.16 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

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

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Nurse Practitioner (Family)