KARI L. KERNEK M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1457557621
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Evansville, IN

Active since June 25, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3400 LINCOLN AVE, EVANSVILLE, IN 47714(812) 491-1307(812) 469-6868 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 3, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 3, 2020, May 24, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Kari L. Kernek M.d., Ph.d. NPPES

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

KARI L. KERNEK M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1457557621) is an individual psychiatry provider in Evansville, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01062232A) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ascension St Vincent Evansville, and is a graduate of Indiana University School Of Medicine (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457557621
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameKARI L. KERNEKCredential: M.D., PH.D.
Location Address3400 LINCOLN AVEEvansville, IN 47714
Mailing Address3400 Lincoln AveEvansville, IN 47714 · (812) 491-1307 · Fax (812) 469-6868
Fax(812) 469-6868
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 3, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 3, 2020
NPI 1457557621 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License Licensed in IN · 01062232A
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
3400 LINCOLN AVE, Evansville, IN 47714

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kari L. Kernek M.d., Ph.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 ID2668564311
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070825000083
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 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
308 services44 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
74 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Ascension St Vincent Evansville

Acute Care Hospitals · Evansville, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150100
Location3700 Washington AveEvansville, IN 47750 · Vanderburgh County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension St Vincent Warrick

Critical Access Hospitals · Boonville, IN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number151325
Location1116 Millis AveBoonville, IN 47601 · Warrick County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 47714 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
$161.76 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $40.44 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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 10

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

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
3400 LINCOLN AVE
EVANSVILLE, IN 47714
General Practice
3400 LINCOLN AVE
EVANSVILLE, IN 47714
Pharmacy (Institutional Pharmacy)
3400 LINCOLN AVE
EVANSVILLE, IN 47714
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
3400 LINCOLN AVE
EVANSVILLE, IN 47714
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3400 LINCOLN AVE
EVANSVILLE, IN 47714
Psychologist (Clinical)
3400 LINCOLN AVE
EVANSVILLE, IN 47714
Psychiatry & Neurology (Addiction Psychiatry)
3400 LINCOLN AVE
EVANSVILLE, IN 47714
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
3400 LINCOLN AVE
EVANSVILLE, IN 47714

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 Kari Kernek's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kari Kernek is 1457557621. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2007.

Where is Kari Kernek located?

Kari Kernek practices at 3400 Lincoln Ave, Evansville, IN 47714. The listed phone number is (812) 491-1307.

What is Kari Kernek's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Kari Kernek enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kari Kernek 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 Kari Kernek accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 1 other insurer list Kari Kernek 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 Kari Kernek affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kari Kernek is affiliated with Ascension St Vincent Evansville and Ascension St Vincent Warrick.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kari Kernek was last updated on September 3, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.