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KENNETH E TENPENNY MD
NPI 1245469774
Emergency Medicine in Boone, NC

Active since July 06, 2009PECOS Enrolled
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
801 BAMBOO RD, BOONE, NC 28607(828) 278-1951 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 4, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Kenneth E Tenpenny Md NPPES

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

KENNETH E TENPENNY MD (NPI 1245469774) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Boone, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2015-02332) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245469774
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameKENNETH E TENPENNYCredential: MD
Location Address801 BAMBOO RDBoone, NC 28607-8721
Mailing Address336 Deerfield RdBoone, NC 28607-5008 · (336) 716-4195 · Fax (336) 716-3202
Phone(828) 278-1951
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 6, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 4, 2016
✔ NPI 1245469774 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2015-02332✔ Licensed in MN · 53213
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
801 BAMBOO RD, Boone, NC 28607
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Other Identifiers 2

MedicaidENROLLEDMN
Medicare PIN930003714MN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc.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 (PECOS)

Kenneth E Tenpenny Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
25 services25 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28607 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.

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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

DR. WILLIAM LANSON PLYLER MD
Internal Medicine
801 BAMBOO RD
BOONE, NC 28607
Watauga County (828) 262-1980

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 Kenneth Tenpenny's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Tenpenny is 1245469774. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2009.

Where is Kenneth Tenpenny located?

Kenneth Tenpenny practices at 801 Bamboo Rd, Boone, NC 28607. The listed phone number is (828) 278-1951.

What is Kenneth Tenpenny's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Kenneth Tenpenny enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth Tenpenny is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Kenneth Tenpenny accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Kenneth Tenpenny 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 Kenneth Tenpenny was last updated on August 4, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years 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.