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Pathology

Kerry D. Payne, MD

Works at hospitals in Lenoir, NC · Hickory, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Kerry D. Payne, MD (Pathology) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Lenoir, NC and Hickory, NC. NPI 1184713406. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kerry D. Payne, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

PathologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
23Years since medical school (graduated 2003)
Mercer University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Piedmont Pathology Associates IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Kerry D. Payne work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Kerry D. Payne at 3 hospitals: Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Catawba Valley Medical Center and Frye Regional Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Kerry D. Payne see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Hickory, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Kerry D. Payne's specialty?
Medicare lists Pathology as the primary specialty.
Does Kerry D. Payne accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kerry D. Payne accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Kerry D. Payne?
(828) 322-3821, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Kerry D. Payne's NPI number?
1184713406. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Kerry D. Payne works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kerry D. Payne at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kerry D. Payne is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kerry D. Payne as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Piedmont Pathology Associates Inc9 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Hickory

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMercer University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2003
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1184713406
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians