ROSS ERIC KERNS M.D.
NPI 1023018728
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Knoxville, TN
About Ross Eric Kerns M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
ROSS ERIC KERNS M.D. (NPI 1023018728) is an individual hematology & oncology provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (MD20355) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Starr Regional Medical Center Athens, and is a graduate of East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine (1984).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Ross Eric Kerns M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 76
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Starr Regional Medical Center Athens
Acute Care Hospitals · Athens, TNFort Loudoun Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Lenoir City, TNPhysicians Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Powell, TNFort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TNParkwest Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TNPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37932 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Ross Kerns's NPI number?
The NPI number for Ross Kerns is 1023018728. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 26, 2005.
Where is Ross Kerns located?
Ross Kerns practices at 9957 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932. The listed phone number is (865) 639-2255.
What is Ross Kerns's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RH0003X.
Is Ross Kerns enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Ross Kerns is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
What insurance does Ross Kerns accept?
Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and UnitedHealthcare list Ross Kerns as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
Is Ross Kerns affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Ross Kerns is affiliated with Starr Regional Medical Center Athens, Fort Loudoun Medical Center, Physicians Regional Medical Center, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and Parkwest Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Ross Kerns was last updated on April 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.