MELISSA D KERN MD
NPI 1386606549
Ophthalmology in Sterling, VA

Q: What is Melissa Kern's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Kern is 1386606549. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2006.

Q: What is Melissa Kern's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Kern was last updated on November 18, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.

Active since April 04, 2006PECOS Enrolled

46161 WESTLAKE DR STE 300, STERLING, VA 20165(571) 434-2927(571) 434-0838 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 18, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 18, 2021, Apr 23, 2019, Dec 2, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Melissa D Kern Md NPPES

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

MELISSA D KERN MD (NPI 1386606549) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Sterling, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101053080) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Virginia Hospital Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Arlington.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386606549

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NameMELISSA D KERNCredential: MD

Location Address46161 WESTLAKE DR STE 300Sterling, VA 20165-5871

Mailing Address46161 Westlake Dr, Ste 300Sterling, VA 20165-5871 · (703) 434-2927 · Fax (703) 908-9647

Phone(571) 434-2927

Fax(571) 434-0838

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 1988

Enumeration DateApril 4, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 18, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 18, 2021

✔ NPI 1386606549 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

License✔ Licensed in VA · 0101053080

Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Also ListedOphthalmology · Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus SpecialistTaxonomy 207WX0110X · License 0101053080 (VA)

46161 WESTLAKE DR STE 300, Sterling, VA 20165

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11635 N George Mason Dr Ste 100Arlington, VA 22205-3604 · Phone (571) 378-2236 · Fax (571) 378-2237

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)

Melissa D Kern Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID5193717379

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040330001181, I20090529000187

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

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Kern reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Arlington Loudoun Pediatric Ophthalmology PLLC

Same address

Ophthalmology

46161 WESTLAKE DR STE 300
Sterling, VA 20165

Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia and Virginia enrollments
2 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1366688160 (571) 434-2927

Medstar Medical Group II LLC

20 mi

Critical Care Medicine

3800 RESERVOIR RD NW
Washington, DC 20007

Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia enrollment
3,530 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1205562816 (703) 558-1403

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Virginia Hospital Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Arlington, VA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number490050

Location1701 North George Mason DriveArlington, VA 22205 · Arlington County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20165 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

$129.04 typical visit price

range $56.19 – $170.30

Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$70.08 typical visit price

range $18.07 – $138.91

Typical copayment $17.52 (range $4.51 – $34.72)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

ARLINGTON LOUDOUN PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY PLLC

Ophthalmology

46161 WESTLAKE DR STE 300
STERLING, VA 20165

Loudoun County (571) 434-2927

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 Melissa Kern's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Kern is 1386606549. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2006.

Where is Melissa Kern located?

Melissa Kern practices at 46161 Westlake Dr Ste 300, Sterling, VA 20165. The listed phone number is (571) 434-2927.

What is Melissa Kern's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Melissa Kern enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Kern is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melissa Kern's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Kern reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Arlington Loudoun Pediatric Ophthalmology PLLC (Sterling, VA) and Medstar Medical Group II LLC (Washington, DC). 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 Melissa Kern's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Melissa Kern affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Kern is affiliated with Virginia Hospital Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Kern was last updated on November 18, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.