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EKEISTA KEATON FNP
NPI 1881478584
Nurse Practitioner in Hattiesburg, MS

Active since August 23, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6766 HWY 98W, STE 1, HATTIESBURG, MS 39402(601) 550-3153(601) 901-6061 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 26, 2024, Aug 23, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Ekeista Keaton Fnp NPPES

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

EKEISTA KEATON FNP (NPI 1881478584) is an individual nurse practitioner in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (906142) and active in the NPI registry since August 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Forrest General Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Bassfield.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881478584
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameEKEISTA KEATONCredential: FNP
Location Address6766 HWY 98W, STE 1Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Mailing Address15 Keystone Dr Ste EHattiesburg, MS 39402-6124 · (601) 550-3153
Phone(601) 550-3153
Fax(601) 901-6061
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateAugust 23, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 26, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 24, 2024
✔ NPI 1881478584 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 906142
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.
6766 HWY 98W, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14297 Hwy 42Bassfield, MS 39421 · Phone (601) 550-3153 · Fax (601) 901-6061

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Molina Healthcare.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

Ekeista Keaton Fnp 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 ID8224482245
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230925003682
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 9

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.

Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99349
An established patient home visit is a medical appointment conducted at your home, typically lasting around 40 minutes. This service is ideal for patients who may find it difficult to travel to a healthcare facility. During this visit, a healthcare professional will evaluate your health status, manage your care, and answer any health-related questions you may have.
1,281 services212 patients
Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 99350
An established patient home visit is a service where a healthcare professional visits a patient's home for a check-up or treatment. The visit typically lasts for about an hour. This service is especially beneficial for patients who may have difficulty traveling to a healthcare facility.
515 services182 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allow G0181
This service involves a physician overseeing your care while you receive Medicare-covered services from a home health agency. The care you're receiving is complex and involves various disciplines. The physician isn't physically present but regularly supervises your treatment to ensure optimal health outcomes.
467 services111 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a G0179
This procedure involves a doctor or approved practitioner reviewing your health status and re-certifying your need for Medicare-covered home health services. It includes communication with the home health agency and assessment of your health reports, even when you're not physically present.
96 services58 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and G0180
This is a service where a doctor or authorized practitioner certifies that you require Medicare-covered home health services. They will communicate with the home health agency and review reports on your health status to ensure you receive appropriate care. This does not involve an in-person visit.
90 services74 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.
26 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Forrest General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hattiesburg, MS
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number250078
Location6051 Us Highway 49 SouthHattiesburg, MS 39404 · Forrest County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39402 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
$80.50 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$92.20 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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

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

TERESA S MONROE FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6766 HWY 98W, STE 1
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
Lamar County (601) 550-3153

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 Ekeista Keaton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ekeista Keaton is 1881478584. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 23, 2023.

Where is Ekeista Keaton located?

Ekeista Keaton practices at 6766 Hwy 98W Ste 1, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. The listed phone number is (601) 550-3153.

What is Ekeista Keaton's specialty?

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

Is Ekeista Keaton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ekeista Keaton 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 Ekeista Keaton accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and Molina Healthcare list Ekeista Keaton 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 Ekeista Keaton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ekeista Keaton is affiliated with Forrest General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ekeista Keaton was last updated on September 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.