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CANDACE M KERNELL CFNP
NPI 1770133746
Nurse Practitioner in Fort Sumner, NM

Active since September 12, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
546 N. 10TH STREET, FORT SUMNER, NM 88119(575) 355-2414(575) 355-7894 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 26, 2024, Jul 9, 2024, Dec 2, 2021 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2019).

About Candace M Kernell Cfnp NPPES

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

CANDACE M KERNELL CFNP (NPI 1770133746) is an individual nurse practitioner in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (59801) and active in the NPI registry since September 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Plains Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Lubbock.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770133746
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameCANDACE M KERNELLCredential: CFNP
Location Address546 N. 10TH STREETFort Sumner, NM 88119-0349
Mailing Address546 N. 10th StreetFort Sumner, NM 88119-0349 · (575) 355-2414 · Fax (575) 355-7894
Phone(575) 355-2414
Fax(575) 355-7894
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateSeptember 12, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 26, 20246 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 18, 2024
✔ NPI 1770133746 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NM · 59801✔ Licensed in TX · AP143246
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 856514 (TX)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License AP143246 (TX)
546 N. 10TH STREET, Fort Sumner, NM 88119
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1602 Indiana AveLubbock, TX 79415-3364 · Phone (806) 775-8600

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

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

Candace M Kernell Cfnp 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 ID5294067773
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191102000104, I20240612003459
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 8

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
76 services50 patients
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus 87804
This is a test that identifies the influenza virus in your body. It works by using an immunoassay, a method that detects the presence of the virus through an immune response. The results are directly observable, making it a quick and efficient way to diagnose flu.
60 services27 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
36 services24 patients
Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen 87635
This is a lab test that detects the presence of COVID-19 in your body. It uses a technique to amplify the virus's genetic material, either DNA or RNA, making it easier to identify. A positive result indicates an active infection.
30 services27 patients
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) 87880
A detection test by immunoassay for Group A Strep is a quick procedure to identify a bacterial infection in your throat. It involves taking a throat swab and applying it to a test strip, which changes color if Strep bacteria are present.
30 services27 patients
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 80053
A comprehensive group of blood chemicals test, also known as a comprehensive metabolic panel, is a blood test that measures your sugar level, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, and liver function. This helps to check your body's overall health.
28 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Plains Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Clovis, NM
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number320022
Location2100 N Martin Luther King, Jr, BlvdClovis, NM 88101 · Curry County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 88119 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
$84.79 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $21.19 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.38 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
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.

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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality91.19
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

JACK D VICK MD
Family Medicine
546 N. 10TH STREET
FORT SUMNER, NM 88119
De Baca County (575) 355-2414

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 Candace Kernell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Candace Kernell is 1770133746. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 12, 2019.

Where is Candace Kernell located?

Candace Kernell practices at 546 N. 10th Street, Fort Sumner, NM 88119. The listed phone number is (575) 355-2414.

What is Candace Kernell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Candace Kernell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Candace Kernell 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 Candace Kernell accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Candace Kernell 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 Candace Kernell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Candace Kernell is affiliated with Plains Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Candace Kernell was last updated on July 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.