Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Kendra Blackwell, PMHNP

Individual provider Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · NPI 1144025370

Kendra Blackwell, PMHNP is a Nurse Practitioner in Hickory, North Carolina. Qualified in 2024, 2 years ago. Practices with Step Up Care of North Carolina PC, a 19-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Years since qualifying
2
Licensed in
NC, SC
In the registry since
2025
Specialties on file
3
What do these letters mean?
PMHNP — Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
A nurse practitioner specialising in mental health, able to prescribe psychiatric medication.

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Practice location Address checks out

220 13th Avenue Pl NW
Hickory, NC 28601-2532
Phone: (828) 328-5646
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Nurse Practitioner (primary) Taxonomy 363L00000X · Licence 5021664 (NC)
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Taxonomy 363LP0808X · Licence 29971 (SC)
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Taxonomy 363LP0808X · Licence 5021664 (NC)

Record details

NPI number1144025370
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials PMHNP
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedFebruary 13, 2025
Last updated in NPPESJune 30, 2026
Certification dateJune 30, 2026

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyNURSE PRACTITIONER
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2024 (2 years in practice)
Group practice Step Up Care Of North Carolina Pc — 19 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations3 on file with Medicare

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