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DR. JENNIFER LYNN KERLEY DNP, RN, FNP-C
NPI 1275231672
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Hickory, NC

Active since February 16, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
915 TATE BLVD SE STE 186, HICKORY, NC 28602(828) 449-8458(828) 323-8348 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 15, 2026, Feb 16, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Jennifer Lynn Kerley Dnp, Rn, Fnp-c NPPES

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

DR. JENNIFER LYNN KERLEY DNP, RN, FNP-C (NPI 1275231672) is an individual family provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (KERL-L94U2) and active in the NPI registry since February 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275231672
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JENNIFER LYNN KERLEYCredential: DNP, RN, FNP-C
Location Address915 TATE BLVD SE STE 186Hickory, NC 28602-4042
Mailing Address3347 Shady Rough RdConnelly Springs, NC 28612-7795 · (828) 851-7782
Phone(828) 449-8458
Fax(828) 323-8348
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateFebruary 16, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 15, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 15, 2026
✔ NPI 1275231672 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · KERL-L94U2
915 TATE BLVD SE STE 186, Hickory, NC 28602
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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, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Jennifer Lynn Kerley Dnp, Rn, Fnp-c 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 ID4183098544
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230327000317
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Jennifer Kerley reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Dlp Frye Medical Group LLC
Same address
Psychologist
915 TATE BLVD SE, SUITE 186
Hickory, NC 28602
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 228 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215475314 (828) 449-8563
Burke Primary Care, LLC
19 mi
Family Medicine
103 MEDICAL HEIGHTS DR
Morganton, NC 28655
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 25 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225085707 (828) 437-4211

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 28602 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 5

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

DR. MARY J. BRITTON M.D.
Family Medicine
915 TATE BLVD SE STE 186
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 449-8458
MRS. BRENDA LEE BYRD APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
915 TATE BLVD SE STE 186
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 303-2131
ANNE MARIE MONTE-PARKER FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
915 TATE BLVD SE STE 186
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 449-8458
FRYECARE VALDESE, LLC
Internal Medicine
915 TATE BLVD SE STE 186
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 449-8458
DR. JOAN DIANE BRUGMAN PSY.D.
Psychologist
915 TATE BLVD SE STE 186
HICKORY, NC 28602
Catawba County (828) 449-8563

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 Jennifer Kerley's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Kerley is 1275231672. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 16, 2023.

Where is Jennifer Kerley located?

Jennifer Kerley practices at 915 Tate Blvd SE Ste 186, Hickory, NC 28602. The listed phone number is (828) 449-8458.

What is Jennifer Kerley's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Jennifer Kerley enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jennifer Kerley 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 organizations bill Medicare for Jennifer Kerley's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jennifer Kerley reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Dlp Frye Medical Group LLC (Hickory, NC) and Burke Primary Care, LLC (Morganton, NC). Each 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 Jennifer Kerley's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jennifer Kerley accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and UnitedHealthcare list Jennifer Kerley 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 Jennifer Kerley was last updated on September 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 51 days 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.