Quick answers
- Does Francis S. Penland accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Francis S. Penland 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 Francis S. Penland see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 167 Original Medicare patients and 591 services for Francis S. Penland. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Francis S. Penland's NPI number?
- 1538511225. 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 Francis S. Penland, 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 | 167 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 591 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 54 |
Most frequent services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)128 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)121 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)119 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)91 services
- Psychotherapy, 1 hour (90837)27 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).
- Anxiety70%
- High cholesterol66%
- High blood pressure57%
- Depression53%
- Arthritis32%
- Diabetes28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Francis S. Penland is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 327 1st Ave NWHickory, NC 28601 (828) 695‑5900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Francis S. Penland as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Mental Health Fund Inc18 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Hickory
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Mental Health Fund Inc
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) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538511225 |
| 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