Francis Penland, PMHNP
NPI 1538511225 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Francis Penland, PMHNP is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1538511225).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538511225
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PMHNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5008694 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
497 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 128 | $11 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 121 | $44 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 119 | $66 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 91 | $88 |
| Psychotherapy, 1 Hour90837 | 27 | $124 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 98 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 798 | 106 |
| Alprazolam | 719 | 91 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 662 | 151 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 651 | 121 |
| Lamotrigine | 481 | 103 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 467 | 113 |
| Mirtazapine | 450 | 91 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,910 across 169 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 301 E Meeting StMorganton, NC 28655-3593Phone: (828) 624-1900
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-07-06
- Last updated
- 2018-08-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Francis Penland's NPI number?
- Francis Penland's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538511225, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Francis Penland's specialty?
- Francis Penland is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Francis Penland located?
- Francis Penland's practice location on file with NPPES is 327 1st Ave Nw, Hickory, NC 28601.
- What is Francis Penland's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Francis Penland is (828) 695-5900.
- Does Francis Penland accept Medicare?
- Francis Penland is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Francis Penland's NPI active?
- Yes — Francis Penland's NPI (1538511225) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.