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JAMES BYRON KERNAN PMHNP-BC
NPI 1578147245
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Worcester, MA

Active since May 10, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100 CENTURY DR, WORCESTER, MA 01606(844) 319-0000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 15, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 15, 2023, May 10, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About James Byron Kernan Pmhnp-bc NPPES

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

JAMES BYRON KERNAN PMHNP-BC (NPI 1578147245) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Worcester, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (RN2295475) and active in the NPI registry since May 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578147245
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameJAMES BYRON KERNANCredential: PMHNP-BC
Location Address100 CENTURY DRWorcester, MA 01606-1244
Mailing Address100 Century DrWorcester, MA 01606-1244 · (844) 319-0000
Phone(844) 319-0000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateMay 10, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateMay 15, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 15, 2023
✔ NPI 1578147245 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 · RN2295475
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
100 CENTURY DR, Worcester, MA 01606
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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 and accepts Medicare assignment

James Byron Kernan 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 ID8022474048
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230517002981
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 6

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 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.
948 services93 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.
78 services47 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
72 services68 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
60 services58 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
47 services23 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
13 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01606 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.

DR. JOSHUA HAUGH DO
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
100 CENTURY DR
WORCESTER, MA 01606
Worcester County (508) 762-5400
DR. CATHRYN WILLIAMS PSY.D
Psychologist (Clinical)
100 CENTURY DR
WORCESTER, MA 01606
Worcester County (508) 762-6400
KARA NAYLON PSYD
Psychologist (Clinical)
100 CENTURY DR
WORCESTER, MA 01606
Worcester County (508) 762-5400
RACHEL E. LAMBERT FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
100 CENTURY DR
WORCESTER, MA 01606
Worcester County (508) 762-5400
MS. CHERYL LYNN CATOGGIO R.PH
Pharmacist
100 CENTURY DR
WORCESTER, MA 01606
Worcester County (508) 421-5819
URSULA SAWICKI MAKRUM PMH CNS-BC
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
100 CENTURY DR
WORCESTER, MA 01606
Worcester County (508) 762-5400
DALTON T MOURAO MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
100 CENTURY DR
WORCESTER, MA 01606
Worcester County (508) 334-1000
MELISSA L ANDERSON PH.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
100 CENTURY DR
WORCESTER, MA 01606
Worcester County (508) 762-5400

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 James Kernan's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Kernan is 1578147245. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2021.

Where is James Kernan located?

James Kernan practices at 100 Century Dr, Worcester, MA 01606. The listed phone number is (844) 319-0000.

What is James Kernan's specialty?

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

Is James Kernan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Kernan 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Kernan was last updated on May 15, 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.