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

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: October 25, 2026.

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

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 maintains 3 additional practice locations.

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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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1115 Porter DrMiddlebury, VT 05753-8629 · Phone (802) 388-4782
Location 275 Beekman StPlattsburgh, NY 12901-1438 · Phone (518) 562-7998
Location 3130 Fisher Rd Unit 1Berlin, VT 05602-8132 · Phone (802) 225-1743

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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Stephen Berns reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Vermont Medical Center Inc
0.1 mi
Internal Medicine
111 COLCHESTER AVE
Burlington, VT 05401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Vermont enrollment
  • 1,643 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659309615 (802) 847-0000
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Center
21 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
75 BEEKMAN ST
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 675 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033270699 (518) 561-2000
Porter Hospital, Inc
31 mi
Family Medicine
82 CATAMOUNT PARK
Middlebury, VT 05753
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Vermont enrollment
  • 366 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1134457013 (802) 388-7185
Central Vermont Medical Center Inc
36 mi
Family Medicine
130 FISHER RD
Berlin, VT 05602
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Vermont enrollment
  • 562 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023028784 (802) 371-4100
Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
257 mi
Geriatric Medicine
1440 MADISON AVE
New York, NY 10029
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 168 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1689947160 (212) 658-8552

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 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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

ELENA KOZAKEWICH
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
111 COLCHESTER AVE, UVM MEDICAL CENTER, DEPT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, 222WP2
BURLINGTON, VT 05401
Chittenden County (802) 847-2700
RICHARD BOHLING CAROZZA MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
111 COLCHESTER AVE
BURLINGTON, VT 05401
Chittenden County (802) 847-4589
ANDREW HUY NGUYEN MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
111 COLCHESTER AVE
BURLINGTON, VT 05401
Chittenden County (802) 847-0000
DR. KELLY CURTIS BLANCHET MD
Pediatrics
111 COLCHESTER AVE
BURLINGTON, VT 05401
Chittenden County (802) 847-2345
LINDSAY ANNE CALDARONE MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
111 COLCHESTER AVE
BURLINGTON, VT 05401
Chittenden County (802) 847-2345
SHAWN LANSING
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
111 COLCHESTER AVE
BURLINGTON, VT 05401
Chittenden County (802) 847-2345
HANNA S LOVING PHD
Pathology (Clinical Laboratory Director, Non-physician)
111 COLCHESTER AVE
BURLINGTON, VT 05401
Chittenden County (802) 847-5121
KAITLYN MARIE DILLON DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
111 COLCHESTER AVE
BURLINGTON, VT 05401
Chittenden County (802) 847-0000

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 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.

Where is Stephen Berns located?

Stephen Berns practices at 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05401. The listed phone number is (802) 847-4848.

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.

Is Stephen Berns enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephen Berns 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Stephen Berns's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Stephen Berns reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: University Of Vermont Medical Center Inc (Burlington, VT), Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Center (Plattsburgh, NY), Porter Hospital, Inc (Middlebury, VT), Central Vermont Medical Center Inc (Berlin, VT) and Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai (New York, NY). 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 Stephen Berns's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Stephen Berns accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Stephen Berns 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.

Is Stephen Berns affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Stephen Berns is affiliated with Univ. Of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care.

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 7 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.