Kathleen Kelly Peniston, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Kathleen Kelly Peniston is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Charlotte, NC with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 26 years in nursing, Kathleen Kelly Peniston, NP is a long-established psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner in Charlotte. Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (class of 2000), she has been practicing for over 26 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.36/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 86% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 33% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202395.36/100
North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.2%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.4 pts)
Better than 86% of reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
65
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
170
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,151
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $314k
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
26 years in practice
Experienced
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Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Education & Training
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (Class of 2000)
Mailing address
Po Box 19305, Charlotte, NC 28219-9305
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Kathleen Kelly Peniston
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kathleen Kelly Peniston for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Charlotte 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 Kathleen Kelly Peniston
NPI records show Dr. Peniston as active with telehealth listed in Charlotte, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (704) 444-2400.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kathleen Kelly Peniston
Practice Location
501 Billingsley Rd Ste B, Charlotte, NC 28211-1009
Mailing Address
Po Box 19305, Charlotte, NC 28219-9305
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