Quick answers
- Does Kathy L. Kerchner Chieves accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathy L. Kerchner Chieves accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kathy L. Kerchner Chieves see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 198 Original Medicare patients and 211 services for Kathy L. Kerchner Chieves. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kathy L. Kerchner Chieves's NPI number?
- 1356799852. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Kathy L. Kerchner Chieves, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 198 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 211 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)101 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)63 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)19 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis59%
- Ischemic heart disease44%
- Diabetes43%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
Hospitals where Kathy L. Kerchner Chieves works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kathy L. Kerchner Chieves at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Carolina East Medical CenterNew Bern, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340131
Practice locations
Addresses where Kathy L. Kerchner Chieves is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1839 Onslow DrJacksonville, NC 28540 (248) 660‑1220
- 212 N Spence AveGoldsboro, NC 27534 (919) 778‑0851
- 225 White StJacksonville, NC 28546 (248) 660‑1220
- 2503 Forest Hills Rd W, Suite BWilson, NC 27893 (252) 991‑0555
- 401 A N Main StKenansville, NC 28349 (910) 296‑0941
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kathy L. Kerchner Chieves as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vidant Medical Group LLC1,012 clinicians in the group
- Theoria Medical284 clinicians in the group
- Fastmed PC169 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Jacksonville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jacksonville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vidant Medical Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356799852 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians