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KIRSTIN JAMES RULE CNM
NPI 1871657023
Advanced Practice Midwife in Burnsville, NC

Active since December 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
116 SEVEN MILE RIDGE RD, BURNSVILLE, NC 28714(828) 675-4116 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Kirstin James Rule Cnm NPPES

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

KIRSTIN JAMES RULE CNM (NPI 1871657023) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Burnsville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (361) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 5 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871657023
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Provider Legal NameKIRSTIN JAMES RULECredential: CNM
Location Address116 SEVEN MILE RIDGE RDBurnsville, NC 28714-8509
Mailing AddressPo Box 27Bakersville, NC 28705-0027 · (828) 688-2104 · Fax (844) 772-0832
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateDecember 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 6, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJuly 6, 2026
NPI 1871657023 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367A00000X
License Licensed in NC · 361
Definition
Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.
116 SEVEN MILE RIDGE RD, Burnsville, NC 28714

Secondary Practice Locations 5

Location 1285 Georges Fork RdBurnsville, NC 28714-7827 · Phone (828) 682-2281
Location 21128 Cane River School RdBurnsville, NC 28714-8106 · Phone (828) 682-4158
Location 311728 S 226 HwySpruce Pine, NC 28777-8954 · Phone (828) 766-7778
Location 486 N Mitchell AveBakersville, NC 28705-6502 · Phone (828) 688-2104
Location 571 Blue Ridge LnBurnsville, NC 28714-7270 · Phone (828) 682-8588

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid7002051NC

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

Kirstin James Rule Cnm 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 ID749587301
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161101001169
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 28714 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.

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.

Family Medicine
116 SEVEN MILE RIDGE RD
BURNSVILLE, NC 28714
Family Medicine
116 SEVEN MILE RIDGE RD
BURNSVILLE, NC 28714
Physical Therapist
116 SEVEN MILE RIDGE RD
BURNSVILLE, NC 28714
Family Medicine
116 SEVEN MILE RIDGE RD
BURNSVILLE, NC 28714
Social Worker (Clinical)
116 SEVEN MILE RIDGE RD
BURNSVILLE, NC 28714
Social Worker (Clinical)
116 SEVEN MILE RIDGE RD
BURNSVILLE, NC 28714
Physician Assistant
116 SEVEN MILE RIDGE RD
BURNSVILLE, NC 28714
Family Medicine
116 SEVEN MILE RIDGE RD
BURNSVILLE, NC 28714

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 Kirstin Rule's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kirstin Rule is 1871657023. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 21, 2006.

Where is Kirstin Rule located?

Kirstin Rule practices at 116 Seven Mile Ridge Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714. The listed phone number is (828) 675-4116.

What is Kirstin Rule's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Is Kirstin Rule enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kirstin Rule 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 Kirstin Rule accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 2 other insurers list Kirstin Rule 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 Kirstin Rule was last updated on July 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 38 days 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.