Candace Kernell, CFNP
NPI 1770133746 · Nurse Practitioner · Fort Sumner, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Candace Kernell, CFNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Fort Sumner, NM (NPI 1770133746).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770133746
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CFNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 856514 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
6 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
377 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 76 | $84 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 73 | $14 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 60 | $16 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 36 | $9 |
| Amplifed Dna Or Rna Probe Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19) Antigen87635 | 30 | $34 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep) |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 71 | 32 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 56 | 14 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 31 | 14 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 28 | — |
| Abiraterone Acetate | 27 | — |
| Gabapentin | 20 | — |
| Potassium Chloride | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$50 across 3 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)
- 602 Indiana AveLubbock, TX 79415-3364Phone: (806) 775-8600
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-09-12
- Last updated
- 2024-07-26
- Certified
- 2024-07-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Candace Kernell's NPI number?
- Candace Kernell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770133746, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Candace Kernell's specialty?
- Candace Kernell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Candace Kernell located?
- Candace Kernell's practice location on file with NPPES is 546 N. 10th Street, Fort Sumner, NM 88119-0349.
- What is Candace Kernell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Candace Kernell is (575) 355-2414.
- Does Candace Kernell accept Medicare?
- Candace Kernell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Candace Kernell's NPI active?
- Yes — Candace Kernell's NPI (1770133746) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.