DORCAS WANGARI KANGETHE
NPI 1497432892
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Taunton, MA

Active since June 28, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
30 TAUNTON GRN STE 5, TAUNTON, MA 02780(774) 406-2897 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: May 8, 2025, Mar 27, 2025, Jul 11, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dorcas Wangari Kangethe NPPES

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

DORCAS WANGARI KANGETHE (NPI 1497432892) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Taunton, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (RN2328860) and active in the NPI registry since June 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497432892
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameDORCAS WANGARI KANGETHE
Location Address30 TAUNTON GRN STE 5Taunton, MA 02780-3243
Mailing Address85 Nichols DrTaunton, MA 02780-4367 · (781) 308-5950
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateMay 8, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 8, 2025
NPI 1497432892 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License Licensed in MA · RN2328860
Also ListedRegistered Nurse · Psychiatric/Mental HealthTaxonomy 163WP0808X · License RN2328860 (MA)
30 TAUNTON GRN STE 5, Taunton, MA 02780

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

Dorcas Wangari Kangethe 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 ID3173064607
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240924001226
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.

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
247 services45 patients
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more 99306
An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.
27 services27 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02780 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
$90.70 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $22.67 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$103.48 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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 20

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

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
30 TAUNTON GRN STE 5
TAUNTON, MA 02780
Counselor (Mental Health)
30 TAUNTON GRN STE 5
TAUNTON, MA 02780
Counselor (Mental Health)
30 TAUNTON GRN STE 5
TAUNTON, MA 02780
Counselor (Mental Health)
30 TAUNTON GRN STE 5
TAUNTON, MA 02780
Counselor (Mental Health)
30 TAUNTON GRN STE 5
TAUNTON, MA 02780
Counselor (Mental Health)
30 TAUNTON GRN STE 5
TAUNTON, MA 02780
Counselor
30 TAUNTON GRN STE 5
TAUNTON, MA 02780
Counselor (Mental Health)
30 TAUNTON GRN STE 5
TAUNTON, MA 02780

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 Dorcas Kangethe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dorcas Kangethe is 1497432892. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2023.

Where is Dorcas Kangethe located?

Dorcas Kangethe practices at 30 Taunton Grn Ste 5, Taunton, MA 02780. The listed phone number is (774) 406-2897.

What is Dorcas Kangethe's specialty?

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

Is Dorcas Kangethe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dorcas Kangethe 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 Dorcas Kangethe accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Providence Health Plan list Dorcas Kangethe 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 Dorcas Kangethe was last updated on May 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.