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DR. SUZANNE ELIZABETH KERNS MD
NPI 1457594962
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Charleston, SC

Active since April 14, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1316 RUTLEDGE AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29403(843) 273-6532(843) 306-4550 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 7, 2025, Aug 12, 2025, Dec 30, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Suzanne Elizabeth Kerns Md NPPES

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

DR. SUZANNE ELIZABETH KERNS MD (NPI 1457594962) is an individual psychiatry provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (35573) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457594962
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. SUZANNE ELIZABETH KERNSCredential: MD
Location Address1316 RUTLEDGE AVECharleston, SC 29403-3050
Mailing Address1316 Rutledge AveCharleston, SC 29403-3050 · (843) 273-6532 · Fax (843) 306-4550
Phone(843) 273-6532
Fax(843) 306-4550
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateApril 14, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2025
✔ NPI 1457594962 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 SC · 35573
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.
1316 RUTLEDGE AVE, Charleston, SC 29403
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next, UnitedHealthcare.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. Suzanne Elizabeth Kerns 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 ID2365685344
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130822000095
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29403 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
$163.84 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $40.96 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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 2

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

ROBIN AMANDA SECRIST APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1316 RUTLEDGE AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29403
Charleston County (843) 273-6532
INNER HEALING CHARLESTON LLC
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1316 RUTLEDGE AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29403
Charleston County (843) 273-6532

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 Suzanne Kerns's NPI number?

The NPI number for Suzanne Kerns is 1457594962. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2009.

Where is Suzanne Kerns located?

Suzanne Kerns practices at 1316 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403. The listed phone number is (843) 273-6532.

What is Suzanne Kerns's specialty?

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

Is Suzanne Kerns enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Suzanne Kerns 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 Suzanne Kerns accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next and UnitedHealthcare list Suzanne Kerns 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Suzanne Kerns was last updated on October 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.