Christopher Richard Kern, - Medicare Internal Medicine in Charlotte, NC

Christopher Richard Kern, is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Charlotte, North Carolina. He went to Lake Erie Col Of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton and graduated in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Permanente Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 2711 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (704) 348-2992.

Christopher Richard Kern is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number PENDING) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1689935751.

Contact Information

Christopher Richard Kern,
2711 Randolph Rd,
Charlotte, NC 28207-2034
(704) 348-2992
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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Richard Kern
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience12 Years
Location2711 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher Richard Kern attended and graduated from Lake Erie Col Of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689935751
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/05/2012
  • Last Update Date: 02/11/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335386119
  • Enrollment ID: I20201201003106

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Richard Kern such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689935751NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine OT014512 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology PENDING (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-santa ClaraSanta clara, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Permanente Medical Group Inc89219102258376

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christopher Richard Kern allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePermanente Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073606299
PECOS PAC ID: 8921910225
Enrollment ID: O20031104000710

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher Richard Kern is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher Richard Kern,
1300 Baxter St, Ste 215,
Charlotte, NC 28204-3801

Ph: (704) 731-6949
Christopher Richard Kern,
2711 Randolph Rd,
Charlotte, NC 28207-2034

Ph: (704) 348-2992

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