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DR. KURTIS JACOB KRESS DNP, PMHNP-BC
NPI 1275214496
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Knoxville, TN

Active since July 31, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1946 MCCLUNG AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920(865) 748-4461 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 31, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Kurtis Jacob Kress Dnp, Pmhnp-bc NPPES

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

DR. KURTIS JACOB KRESS DNP, PMHNP-BC (NPI 1275214496) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (APN0000033791) and active in the NPI registry since July 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275214496
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameDR. KURTIS JACOB KRESSCredential: DNP, PMHNP-BC
Location Address1946 MCCLUNG AVEKnoxville, TN 37920-3471
Mailing Address1946 Mcclung AveKnoxville, TN 37920-3471 · (865) 748-4461
Phone(865) 748-4461
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateJuly 31, 2023
NPPES CertifiedJuly 30, 2023
✔ NPI 1275214496 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 TN · APN0000033791
1946 MCCLUNG AVE, Knoxville, TN 37920
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.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

Dr. Kurtis Jacob Kress Dnp, 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 ID749723419
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240621003661
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 Kurtis Kress reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Parkwest Medical Center
9.5 mi
Psychiatric Hospital
2347 JONES BEND RD
Louisville, TN 37777
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 102 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558343566 (865) 970-9800

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 70 minutes or more communicating with the patient via telehealth G0427
A Telehealth consultation is a virtual visit where you can discuss your health concerns with a healthcare provider from the comfort of your home. In this process, which typically lasts 70 minutes or more, the provider can assess, diagnose, and offer treatment options for your condition using communication technology.
66 services63 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
65 services36 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
25 services17 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
15 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37920 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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 Kurtis Kress's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kurtis Kress is 1275214496. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 31, 2023.

Where is Kurtis Kress located?

Kurtis Kress practices at 1946 Mcclung Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. The listed phone number is (865) 748-4461.

What is Kurtis Kress's specialty?

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

Is Kurtis Kress enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kurtis Kress 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 Kurtis Kress's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kurtis Kress reassigns Medicare benefits to Parkwest Medical Center (Louisville, TN). 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 Kurtis Kress's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kurtis Kress accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 1 other insurer list Kurtis Kress 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 Kurtis Kress was last updated on July 31, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.