KIMBERLY NOEL GENTRY PA-C
NPI 1598780710
Physician Assistant in Hickory, NC

Active since July 12, 2006PECOS Enrolled
96.39/100
CMS Quality Rating
2406 CENTURY PL SE, HICKORY, NC 28602(828) 324-9550(828) 324-4154 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 28, 2026, Aug 6, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Kimberly Noel Gentry Pa-c NPPES

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

KIMBERLY NOEL GENTRY PA-C (NPI 1598780710) is an individual physician assistant in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (0010-00481) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598780710
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameKIMBERLY NOEL GENTRYCredential: PA-C
Location Address2406 CENTURY PL SEHickory, NC 28602-4031
Mailing AddressPo Box 3710Hickory, NC 28603-3710 · (828) 324-9550 · Fax (828) 324-4154
Fax(828) 324-4154
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 28, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 28, 2026
NPI 1598780710 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 · 0010-00481
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.

2406 CENTURY PL SE, Hickory, NC 28602

Other Identifiers 1

Other0010-00481NC · License

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 (PECOS)

Kimberly Noel Gentry Pa-c is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

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
$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.

96.39/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality87.93
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
2406 CENTURY PL SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Physician Assistant
2406 CENTURY PL SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Nurse Practitioner
2406 CENTURY PL SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
2406 CENTURY PL SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Nurse Practitioner
2406 CENTURY PL SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
2406 CENTURY PL SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Nurse Practitioner
2406 CENTURY PL SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
2406 CENTURY PL SE
HICKORY, NC 28602

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 Kimberly Gentry's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kimberly Gentry is 1598780710. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2006.

Where is Kimberly Gentry located?

Kimberly Gentry practices at 2406 Century Pl SE, Hickory, NC 28602. The listed phone number is (828) 324-9550.

What is Kimberly Gentry's specialty?

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

Is Kimberly Gentry enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kimberly Gentry is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Kimberly Gentry accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Kimberly Gentry 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 Kimberly Gentry was last updated on January 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.