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KERI BUCHANAN NORRIS PA-C
NPI 1326433392
Physician Assistant in Bakersville, NC

Active since April 06, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.6/100
CMS Quality Rating
86 N MITCHELL AVE, BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705(828) 688-2104(844) 772-0832 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 6, 2026, Oct 9, 2023, Feb 4, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Keri Buchanan Norris Pa-c NPPES

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

KERI BUCHANAN NORRIS PA-C (NPI 1326433392) is an individual physician assistant in Bakersville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (0010-05686) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, and maintains 5 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326433392
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameKERI BUCHANAN NORRISCredential: PA-C
Location Address86 N MITCHELL AVEBakersville, NC 28705-6502
Mailing AddressPo Box 27Bakersville, NC 28705-0027 · (828) 688-2104 · Fax (844) 772-0832
Fax(844) 772-0832
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateApril 6, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 6, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 6, 2026
NPI 1326433392 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in NC · 0010-05686
Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

86 N MITCHELL AVE, Bakersville, NC 28705

Secondary Practice Locations 5

Location 1285 Georges Fork RdBurnsville, NC 28714-7827 · Phone (828) 682-2281
Location 271 Blue Ridge LnBurnsville, NC 28714-7270 · Phone (828) 682-8588
Location 311728 S 226 HwySpruce Pine, NC 28777-8954 · Phone (828) 766-7778 · Fax (844) 772-0852
Location 41128 Cane River School RdBurnsville, NC 28714-8106 · Phone (828) 682-4158
Location 5116 Seven Mile Ridge RdBurnsville, NC 28714-8509 · Phone (828) 675-4116

Accepted 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

Keri Buchanan Norris Pa-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 ID7517279953
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150629000354
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 2

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.

Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
53 services24 patients
Urinalysis, manual test 81002
A urinalysis is a simple, non-invasive test that checks the urine for various elements such as sugar, protein, and signs of infection. It can help detect many common conditions, including kidney disease and diabetes. The manual test involves a lab technician examining a urine sample.
24 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Blue Ridge Regional Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Spruce Pine, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341329
Location125 Hospital DriveSpruce Pine, NC 28777 · Mitchell County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28705 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
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

96.6/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability96
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
4 suppliers26 claims57 services$4.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
3 suppliers13 claims15 services$1.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers77 claims82 services$18.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers65 claims75 services$110.04 avg. paid by Medicare
Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
6 suppliers19 claims1,950 services$0.09 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
6 suppliers16 claims16 services$26.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
86 N MITCHELL AVE
BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705
Family Medicine
86 N MITCHELL AVE
BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705
Clinical Medical Laboratory
86 N MITCHELL AVE, ROOM L
BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705
Family Medicine
86 N MITCHELL AVE
BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705
Family Medicine
86 N MITCHELL AVE
BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705
Chiropractor
86 N MITCHELL AVE
BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705
Physician Assistant
86 N MITCHELL AVE
BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
86 N MITCHELL AVE
BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705

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 Keri Norris's NPI number?

The NPI number for Keri Norris is 1326433392. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2015.

Where is Keri Norris located?

Keri Norris practices at 86 N Mitchell Ave, Bakersville, NC 28705. The listed phone number is (828) 688-2104.

What is Keri Norris's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Keri Norris enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Keri Norris 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 Keri Norris accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and 1 other insurer list Keri Norris 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.

Is Keri Norris affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Keri Norris is affiliated with Blue Ridge Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Keri Norris was last updated on July 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.