Quick answers
- Does Kelly J. Stockton-Drum accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Kelly J. Stockton-Drum may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kelly J. Stockton-Drum see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 72 Original Medicare patients and 445 services for Kelly J. Stockton-Drum. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kelly J. Stockton-Drum's NPI number?
- 1386936946. 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 Kelly J. Stockton-Drum, 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 | 72 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 445 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99349)108 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)56 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)53 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)46 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)41 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%
- Chronic kidney disease63%
- Arthritis53%
- Anxiety50%
- Depression49%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kelly J. Stockton-Drum is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3975 Robinson RdNewton, NC 28658 (828) 466‑0466
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kelly J. Stockton-Drum as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carolina Caring Serious Illness LLC27 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Newton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Newton, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carolina Caring Serious Illness LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386936946 |
| 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
- 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