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DR. KARA YAEKO KERNS M.D.
NPI 1174803431
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Newport Beach, CA

Active since August 18, 2011PECOS Enrolled
1 HOAG DR BLDG 41, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663(949) 764-7647(657) 241-7720 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 18, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Kara Yaeko Kerns M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. KARA YAEKO KERNS M.D. (NPI 1174803431) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Newport Beach, California, licensed in California (A125507) and active in the NPI registry since August 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174803431
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. KARA YAEKO KERNSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1 HOAG DR BLDG 41Newport Beach, CA 92663-4162
Mailing AddressPo Box 3589Newport Beach, CA 92659-8589 · (657) 241-3600 · Fax (657) 241-7708
Phone(949) 764-7647
Fax(657) 241-7720
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 18, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateMay 18, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMay 18, 2021
✔ NPI 1174803431 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · A125507✔ Licensed in NY · 279191
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License A125507 (CA), 279191-1 (NY)
1 HOAG DR BLDG 41, Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Kara Y Ishikawa M.d.

Other Identifiers 1

Other1174803431Npi

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Kara Yaeko Kerns M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

VRAJ SHAH
Physician Assistant
1 HOAG DR BLDG 41
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
Orange County (949) 764-4060
CRAIG A COX MD
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
1 HOAG DR BLDG 41
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
Orange County (949) 764-5528
DR. ALAIN CATALIN MITA MD
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
1 HOAG DR BLDG 41
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
Orange County (949) 764-4060
ALLISON RENEE FLEMING NP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1 HOAG DR BLDG 41
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
Orange County (949) 722-6237
DESIREE D NELSON
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 HOAG DR BLDG 41
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
Orange County (612) 968-5490
LANA BOLADIAN PA-C
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
1 HOAG DR BLDG 41
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
Orange County (949) 722-6237
NEWPORT COAST RADIATION ONCOLOGY MEDICAL GROUP, INC
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
1 HOAG DR BLDG 41
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
Orange County (949) 764-5528
KEVIN LIN M.D.
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
1 HOAG DR BLDG 41
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
Orange County (949) 764-5528

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 Kara Kerns's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Kerns is 1174803431. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 18, 2011. The provider is also known as Dr. Kara Y Ishikawa M.D..

Where is Kara Kerns located?

Kara Kerns practices at 1 Hoag Dr Bldg 41, Newport Beach, CA 92663. The listed phone number is (949) 764-7647.

What is Kara Kerns's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Kara Kerns enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Kerns is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Kerns was last updated on May 18, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.