Kurt Vernon, M.D.
NPI 1871559930 · Gastroenterology Physician · Dunn, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kurt Vernon, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Dunn, NC (NPI 1871559930).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871559930
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9501139 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,699 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 1,076 | $34 |
| 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 | 733 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 417 | $126 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report88312 | 383 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 367 | $90 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 479 | 174 |
| Omeprazole | 335 | 138 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 179 | 168 |
| Sucralfate | 135 | 67 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 106 | 42 |
| Famotidine | 105 | 43 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 82 | 73 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$199 across 13 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
- 2006-04-26
- Last updated
- 2023-05-30
- Certified
- 2023-05-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kurt Vernon's NPI number?
- Kurt Vernon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871559930, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kurt Vernon's specialty?
- Kurt Vernon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kurt Vernon located?
- Kurt Vernon's practice location on file with NPPES is 904 W Broad St Ste D, Dunn, NC 28334-4147.
- What is Kurt Vernon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kurt Vernon is (910) 891-5808.
- Does Kurt Vernon accept Medicare?
- Kurt Vernon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kurt Vernon's NPI active?
- Yes — Kurt Vernon's NPI (1871559930) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.