Francis Sterling Penland, PMHNP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Francis Sterling Penland is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Hickory, NC with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Francis Sterling Penland, PMHNP specializes in nursing, serving patients in Hickory, NC in group practice. With 10+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Hickory area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, anxiety, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 42% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2836dNPPES updated 2018-08-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
327 1st Ave Nw, Hickory, NC 28601
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.6%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
228
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
791
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
13,586
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.51M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.9k received from industry
169 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Francis Sterling Penland's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
10 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Mailing address
327 1st Ave Nw, Hickory, NC 28601-6122
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Francis Sterling Penland
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Francis Sterling Penland for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, cholesterol management — no travel to Hickory required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Francis Sterling Penland
Dr. Penland is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Hickory, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (828) 695-5900.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Francis Sterling Penland
Practice Location
327 1st Ave Nw, Hickory, NC 28601
Mailing Address
327 1st Ave Nw, Hickory, NC 28601-6122
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