Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Francis Penland, PMHNP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Hickory, NC
- NPI 1538511225
- Accepts Medicare
- 10 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
327 1St Ave Nw
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 695-5900
fax (828) 695-4256 - Additional location
-
301 E Meeting St
Morganton, NC 286553593
(828) 624-1900
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2016 — 10 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 17, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 2016 — 10 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363LP0808X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #5008694
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538511225. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
707
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$50,815
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 183 | 106 | $92 | |
90837 |
Psychotherapy, 1 hour | 135 | 47 | $118 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 125 | 82 | $68 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 116 | 33 | $11 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 72 | 32 | $40 | |
90834 |
Psychotherapy, 45 minutes | 41 | 21 | $78 | |
90832 |
Psychotherapy, 30 minutes | 35 | 15 | $61 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 201. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,910
Transactions
167
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 48 | $521.17 | |
| Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 14 | $373.40 | |
| Alkermes, Inc. | 20 | $348.30 | |
| ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.) | 23 | $343.61 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 16 | $343.13 | |
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 8 | $229.81 | |
| Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. | 7 | $149.60 | |
| Almatica Pharma LLC | 12 | $135.33 | |
| Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. | 2 | $105.42 | |
| Corium, LLC | 2 | $64.12 | |
| Indivior Inc. | 4 | $62.87 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 3 | $62.54 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc | 3 | $58.19 | |
| Noven Therapeutics, LLC | 3 | $44.41 | |
| Lundbeck LLC | 2 | $40.37 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
6,922
Patients
1,401
Total drug cost
$709,273
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | Generic | 739 | 98 | $4,779 |
| Clonazepam | Generic | 713 | 116 | $8,782 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 653 | 146 | $14,105 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | Generic | 589 | 114 | $15,542 |
| Buspirone Hcl | Generic | 491 | 118 | $12,314 |
| Lamotrigine | Generic | 476 | 99 | $7,479 |
| Mirtazapine | Generic | 413 | 93 | $8,783 |
| Bupropion Xl (Bupropion Hcl) | Brand | 407 | 91 | $13,993 |
| Aripiprazole | Generic | 390 | 85 | $31,605 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | Generic | 358 | 99 | $14,640 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Francis Penland's medical specialty?
Dr. Francis Penland practices Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Francis Penland practice?
Dr. Francis Penland practices at 327 1St Ave Nw, Hickory, NC 28601. Office phone: 8286955900.
What is Dr. Francis Penland's NPI?
Dr. Francis Penland's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538511225, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Francis Penland accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Francis Penland accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Francis Penland commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Psychotherapy (HCPCS 90837); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.