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KERN SURGICAL ASSOCIATES INC
NPI 1366290462
Surgery in Bakersfield, CA

Active since May 13, 2024
2020 TRUXTUN AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301(661) 570-2020 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 14, 2024, May 13, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Kern Surgical Associates Inc NPPES

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

KERN SURGICAL ASSOCIATES INC (NPI 1366290462) is a healthcare organization registered as a surgery in Bakersfield, California and active in the NPI registry since May 2024. The organization lists Jerry Cheriyan, Provider, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366290462
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Legal Business NameKERN SURGICAL ASSOCIATES INC
Location Address2020 TRUXTUN AVEBakersfield, CA 93301-5013
Mailing Address2020 Truxtun AveBakersfield, CA 93301-5013 · (661) 570-2020
Phone(661) 570-2020
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJerry CheriyanProvider · (661) 570-2020
Enumeration DateMay 13, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 17, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1366290462 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedSurgery · Surgical Critical CareTaxonomy 2086S0102X
2020 TRUXTUN AVE, Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Kern Surgical Associates Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Kern Surgical Associates Inc, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Jerry Cheriyan, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1972891984
2020 TRUXTUN AVE
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 570-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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

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 Kern Surgical Associates Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kern Surgical Associates Inc is 1366290462. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 13, 2024.

Where is Kern Surgical Associates Inc located?

Kern Surgical Associates Inc is located at 2020 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301. The listed phone number is (661) 570-2020.

What is Kern Surgical Associates Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Kern Surgical Associates Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kern Surgical Associates Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Kern Surgical Associates Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (General Surgery) reassigns their Medicare billing to Kern Surgical Associates Inc. A 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 the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kern Surgical Associates Inc was last updated on October 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months 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.