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DR. BEN JOHN KERNY JR. M.D.
NPI 1275727281
Emergency Medicine in Knoxville, TN

Active since September 03, 2007PECOS Enrolled
2320 SOUTHERN SHADE BLVD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37932(256) 566-6675 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Ben John Kerny Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BEN JOHN KERNY JR. M.D. (NPI 1275727281) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (51576) and active in the NPI registry since September 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275727281
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BEN JOHN KERNY JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address2320 SOUTHERN SHADE BLVDKnoxville, TN 37932-1686
Mailing Address2320 Southern Shade BlvdKnoxville, TN 37932-1686 · (256) 566-6675
Phone(256) 566-6675
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateSeptember 3, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 10, 2024
NPPES CertifiedApril 10, 2024
✔ NPI 1275727281 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 51576✔ Licensed in VA · 0101246169
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
2320 SOUTHERN SHADE BLVD, Knoxville, TN 37932
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1550 Fort Loudon Medical Center DrLenoir City, TN 37772-5673 · Phone (865) 271-6000
Location 21850 Old Knoxville RdTazewell, TN 37879-3625 · Phone (423) 626-4211

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Ben John Kerny Jr. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Ben Kerny reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Coverage, LLC
54 mi
Family Medicine
435 2ND ST
Newport, TN 37821
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee and Virginia enrollments
  • 664 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427005008 (423) 625-2200
Tri-Cities Regional Emergency Physicians, PC
101 mi
Emergency Medicine
400 N STATE OF FRANKLIN RD
Johnson City, TN 37604
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 284 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063950046 (423) 431-6111
Southeastern Emergency Physicians LLC
186 mi
Emergency Medicine
989 MEDICAL PARK DR
Maysville, KY 41056
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 1,071 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356379382 (606) 759-5311

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
247 services231 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
165 services161 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
28 services28 patients
Simple repair of surface wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.5 cm or less 12011
This is a procedure to fix a surface wound on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. It involves cleaning the wound and stitching it up if it's 2.5 cm or less in length. The aim is to prevent infection and promote healing.
11 services11 patients

Physician 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.

New Patient
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Ben Kerny's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ben Kerny is 1275727281. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 3, 2007.

Where is Ben Kerny located?

Ben Kerny practices at 2320 Southern Shade Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932. The listed phone number is (256) 566-6675.

What is Ben Kerny's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Ben Kerny enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ben Kerny is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ben Kerny's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ben Kerny reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Emergency Coverage, LLC (Newport, TN), Tri-Cities Regional Emergency Physicians, PC (Johnson City, TN) and Southeastern Emergency Physicians LLC (Maysville, KY). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Ben Kerny's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ben Kerny accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health and Oscar Insurance Company list Ben Kerny 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ben Kerny was last updated on April 10, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.