Dr Charles Edward Kern, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Harrisonburg, VA

Dr Charles Edward Kern, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Smg Anesthesia Specialists Llc and his current practice location is 235 Cantrell Ave, Harrisonburg, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (540) 434-0622.

Dr Charles Edward Kern is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0101044015) 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 1255379095.

Contact Information

Dr Charles Edward Kern, MD
235 Cantrell Ave,
Harrisonburg, VA 22801-3248
(540) 434-0622
(540) 434-4150

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Charles Edward Kern
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience39 Years
Location235 Cantrell Ave, Harrisonburg, Virginia
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:
  • Dr Charles Edward Kern attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255379095
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/13/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719922657
  • Enrollment ID: I20100527000423

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Charles Edward Kern such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255379095NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 0101044015 (Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sentara Rmh Medical CenterHarrisonburg, VAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Smg Anesthesia Specialists Llc6305081118184

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. Dr Charles Edward Kern allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSmg Anesthesia Specialists Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518205004
PECOS PAC ID: 6305081118
Enrollment ID: O20130327000494

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. Dr Charles Edward 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
Dr Charles Edward Kern, MD
Po Box 668,
Harrisonburg, VA 22803-0668

Ph: (540) 434-0622
Dr Charles Edward Kern, MD
235 Cantrell Ave,
Harrisonburg, VA 22801-3248

Ph: (540) 434-0622

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Anesthesiology Doctors in Harrisonburg, VA

Ramech Chalam, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 235 Cantrell Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Phone: 540-879-2583    Fax: 540-879-2659
Frank William Gordon, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 235 Cantrell Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Phone: 540-434-0622    Fax: 540-434-4150
James F Newcity, M. D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 235 Cantrell Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Phone: 540-879-2583    Fax: 540-879-2659
Barry E Horner, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 235 Cantrell Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Phone: 540-434-0622    Fax: 540-434-4150
Rizwan H Habeeb, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 235 Cantrell Ave, Anesthesia Department, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Phone: 540-879-7063    Fax: 540-879-2659
Alexander S Doyal, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2010 Health Campus Dr, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Phone: 540-689-1000    

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