James Kernan, PMHNP-BC
NPI 1578147245 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Worcester, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Kernan, PMHNP-BC is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Worcester, MA (NPI 1578147245).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578147245
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PMHNP-BC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,218 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 948 | $41 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 78 | $66 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 72 | $68 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation90791 | 60 | $125 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 47 | $100 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 80 | 41 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 74 | 38 |
| Omeprazole | 59 | 36 |
| Olanzapine | 59 | 19 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 52 | 24 |
| Gabapentin | 42 | 27 |
| Divalproex Sodiumbrand: Divalproex Sodium Er | 37 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$141 across 5 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-05-10
- Last updated
- 2023-05-15
- Certified
- 2023-05-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Kernan's NPI number?
- James Kernan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578147245, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Kernan's specialty?
- James Kernan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Kernan located?
- James Kernan's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 Century Dr, Worcester, MA 01606-1244.
- What is James Kernan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Kernan is (844) 319-0000.
- Does James Kernan accept Medicare?
- James Kernan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Kernan's NPI active?
- Yes — James Kernan's NPI (1578147245) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.