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DR. KAREN ELIZABETH FUHRMAN KERNER O.D.
NPI 1346545977
Optometrist in Chestnut Ridge, NY

Active since January 12, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.02/100
CMS Quality Rating
811 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD, CHESTNUT RIDGE, NY 10977(201) 560-1244(201) 560-1291 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 12, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Karen Elizabeth Fuhrman Kerner O.d. NPPES

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

DR. KAREN ELIZABETH FUHRMAN KERNER O.D. (NPI 1346545977) is an individual optometrist in Chestnut Ridge, New York, licensed in New Jersey (27OA00572300) and active in the NPI registry since January 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of State University Of New York - State College Optometry (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346545977
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAREN ELIZABETH FUHRMAN KERNERCredential: O.D.
Location Address811 CHESTNUT RIDGE RDChestnut Ridge, NY 10977-6330
Mailing Address320 Canterbury LnWyckoff, NJ 07481-2304 · (201) 560-1244 · Fax (201) 560-1291
Phone(201) 560-1244
Fax(201) 560-1291
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York - State College OptometryGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateJanuary 12, 2011
✔ NPI 1346545977 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 27OA00572300
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
811 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and more.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Karen Elizabeth Fuhrman Kerner O.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.

PECOS PAC ID547482408
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141107001451
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
20 services18 patients
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 92012
This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.
17 services13 patients
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing 92202
This procedure involves a detailed examination of the back part of your eye, focusing on the optic nerve, a crucial component for vision. A drawing or map of the optic nerve is created to help track any changes over time. This can help detect eye diseases early.
14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10977 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
$154.28 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$83.44 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $20.86 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

97.02/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40
Cost90.08

Reported Quality Measures

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Counseling on Antioxidant Supplement
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or their caregiver(s) who were counseled within 12 months on the benefits and/or risks of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) formulation for…
48%21 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Dilated Macular Examination
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who had a dilated macular examination performed which included documentation of the presence or absence of macular thickening or geographic atrophy or…
100%21 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%207 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
99%159 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
91%370 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
87%802 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 88% · 59 patients
88%59 patients
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
96%802 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
47%802 patients3/55-star benchmark: 79%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

HILLARY WELLS LAC
Acupuncturist
811 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD
CHESTNUT RIDGE, NY 10977
Rockland County (845) 290-0678
REDA PHARMACY LTD
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
811 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD, THE BARN STORE G
CHESTNUT RIDGE, NY 10977
Rockland County (845) 425-8787
ADVANCED EYECARE OPTOMETRY, PLLC
Optometrist
811 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD
CHESTNUT RIDGE, NY 10977
Rockland County (845) 352-2020
DR. GINA A. DELL'ARCIPRETE O.D.
Optometrist
811 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD
CHESTNUT RIDGE, NY 10977
Rockland County (845) 352-2020
DR. MONICA A EVERETT O.D.
Optometrist
811 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD
CHESTNUT RIDGE, NY 10977
Rockland County (845) 352-2020

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 Karen Fuhrman Kerner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Fuhrman Kerner is 1346545977. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 12, 2011.

Where is Karen Fuhrman Kerner located?

Karen Fuhrman Kerner practices at 811 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977. The listed phone number is (201) 560-1244.

What is Karen Fuhrman Kerner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Karen Fuhrman Kerner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Fuhrman Kerner 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 Karen Fuhrman Kerner accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and 3 other insurers list Karen Fuhrman Kerner 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 Karen Fuhrman Kerner was last updated on January 12, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.