DR. STEPHEN H BERNS MD
NPI 1427216944
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Burlington, VT

Q: What is Stephen Berns's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Berns is 1427216944. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2008.

Q: What is Stephen Berns's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Berns was last updated on March 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since May 30, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

111 COLCHESTER AVE, BURLINGTON, VT 05401(802) 847-4848 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 12, 2026, Jul 21, 2022, Jul 7, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Stephen H Berns Md NPPES

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

DR. STEPHEN H BERNS MD (NPI 1427216944) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Burlington, Vermont, licensed in Vermont (042.0013794) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Univ. Of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care, and is a graduate of Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427216944

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X

Provider Legal NameDR. STEPHEN H BERNSCredential: MD

Location Address111 COLCHESTER AVEBurlington, VT 05401-1473

Mailing Address111 Colchester AveBurlington, VT 05401-1473 · (802) 847-4848

Phone(802) 847-4848

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSIcahn School Of Medicine At Mount SinaiGraduated 2007

Enumeration DateMay 30, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 12, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 12, 2026

✔ NPI 1427216944 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RH0002X

Licenses✔ Licensed in VT · 042.0013794✔ Licensed in NY · 254851

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.

111 COLCHESTER AVE, Burlington, VT 05401

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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. Stephen H Berns Md 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 ID1850556713

PECOS Enrollment IDI20170824000888

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 2

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

95 services50 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

29 services29 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Univ. Of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care

Acute Care Hospitals · Burlington, VT

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number470003

Location111 Colchester AveBurlington, VT 05401 · Chittenden County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

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111 COLCHESTER AVE, UVM MEDICAL CENTER, DEPT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, 222WP2
BURLINGTON, VT 05401

Chittenden County (802) 847-2700

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Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)