DR. VERNITA D. HAIRSTON M.D.
NPI 1972589570
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Columbia, MO

Q: What is Vernita Hairston's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vernita Hairston is 1972589570. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 16, 2005. The provider is also known as Dr. Vernita D. Hairston-Mitchell M.D..

Q: What is Vernita Hairston's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vernita Hairston was last updated on July 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.

Active since December 16, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

91.89/100

CMS Quality Rating

402 N KEENE ST, COLUMBIA, MO 65201(573) 882-1515(573) 884-0070 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Vernita D. Hairston M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VERNITA D. HAIRSTON M.D. (NPI 1972589570) is an individual neurology provider in Columbia, Missouri, licensed in Kansas (04-36572) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Boone Hospital Center, and is a graduate of University Of Maryland School Of Medicine (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972589570

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X

Provider Legal NameDR. VERNITA D. HAIRSTONCredential: M.D.

Location Address402 N KEENE STColumbia, MO 65201-8369

Mailing AddressPo Box 843966Kansas City, MO 64184-3966 · (573) 884-3300 · Fax (573) 884-0943

Phone(573) 882-1515

Fax(573) 884-0070

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Maryland School Of MedicineGraduated 1987

Enumeration DateDecember 16, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 10, 2025

NPPES CertifiedJuly 10, 2025

✔ NPI 1972589570 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084N0400X

Licenses✔ Licensed in KS · 04-36572✔ Licensed in MO · 2000175093

Definition

A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.

Also ListedPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Spinal Cord Injury MedicineTaxonomy 2081P0004X · License 2000175093 (MO), 04-36572 (KS)

402 N KEENE ST, Columbia, MO 65201

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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. Vernita D. Hairston-mitchell M.d.

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid205177405MO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica, UnitedHealthcare.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

Dr. Vernita D. Hairston M.d. 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 ID5092839910

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100830000884, I20131021000336

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 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.

62 services24 patients

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.

61 services51 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

36 services36 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

23 services19 patients

Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or G2212

This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.

23 services11 patients

Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 95886

This procedure, known as an electromyography (EMG), involves inserting a small needle into your arm or leg muscles to measure their electrical activity. This complete study helps diagnose issues with nerves or muscles, providing valuable data for your treatment plan.

19 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Boone Hospital Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, MO

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number260068

Location1600 E BroadwayColumbia, MO 65201 · Boone County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Of Missouri Health Care

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, MO

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number260141

LocationOne Hospital DriveColumbia, MO 65212 · Boone County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 65201 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

$121.96 typical visit price

range $52.28 – $161.24

Typical copayment $30.49 (range $13.07 – $40.31)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$93.24 typical visit price

range $16.30 – $131.05

Typical copayment $23.31 (range $4.07 – $32.76)

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.

91.89/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

75.17

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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