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2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1962831651 WHNP
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Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner in Charlotte, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 2,867 in Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
29
Medicare Part D claims · 15 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner avg: 232
Industry payments
$15.56
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Candice Kessler, WHNP filed 29 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- 29
- Part D claims, 2023
- $15.56
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Candice Kessler, WHNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
29 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Candice Kessler, WHNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
29 87% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Candice Kessler, WHNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner provider holding WHNP credentials at 1918 RANDOLPH RD, Charlotte, NC, 28207, with a listed phone of (704) 384-1620. NPI 1962831651 was issued on 11/04/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 29 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 15 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend.
Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,867 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 232 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1962831651 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | WHNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 11/04/2013 |
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Candice Kessler, WHNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$16
Largest payer
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
29
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
15
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 67
- Total Day Supply
- 1,793
- Generic Drug Cost
- $972
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 62.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.67
- Gender Split
- 100% female / 0% male
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Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Candice Kessler, WHNP fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
2,867
Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
52
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner
232
Avg Claims per Provider
Candice Kessler, WHNP's 29 claims are below the specialty average of 232.
Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kessler.
Dr. Carol Armer
FNP, CNM
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Lucinda Backus
O.G.N.P.
Winston Salem, NC
Dr. Spencer Bailey
MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Cary, NC
Dr. Deborah Barrett
RN NP
Carthage, NC
Dr. Donna Bass
NP
Wilmington, NC
Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Candice Kessler, WHNP's specialty? ▼
Candice Kessler, WHNP specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner and practices in Charlotte, North Carolina. Credentials: WHNP.
How much does Candice Kessler, WHNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Candice Kessler, WHNP wrote 29 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 15 beneficiaries.
Where is Candice Kessler, WHNP located? ▼
Candice Kessler, WHNP is located at 1918 RANDOLPH RD, Charlotte, NC, 28207. Phone: (704) 384-1620.
What is Candice Kessler, WHNP's NPI number? ▼
Candice Kessler, WHNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962831651, issued on 11/04/2013.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 2,867 Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner providers across 52 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 232 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Candice Kessler, WHNP accept Medicare? ▼
Candice Kessler, WHNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 29 Part D claims and 15 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Candice Kessler, WHNP's credentials? ▼
Candice Kessler, WHNP's NPI is 1962831651 with credentials WHNP. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
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