RYAN ERIC KERN OD
NPI 1497232425
Optometrist in Greenville, NC

Active since July 23, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.86/100
CMS Quality Rating
9 MEDICAL DR BLDG 9A, GREENVILLE, NC 27834(252) 816-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: May 6, 2025, Jul 20, 2022, Apr 23, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Ryan Eric Kern Od NPPES

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

RYAN ERIC KERN OD (NPI 1497232425) is an individual optometrist in Greenville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2849) and active in the NPI registry since July 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ecu Health Medical Center, and is a graduate of Pennsylvania College Of Optometry (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497232425
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameRYAN ERIC KERNCredential: OD
Location Address9 MEDICAL DR BLDG 9AGreenville, NC 27834-2805
Mailing Address9 Medical Dr Bldg 9aGreenville, NC 27834-2805 · (252) 816-8000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSPennsylvania College Of OptometryGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJuly 23, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateMay 6, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 6, 2025
NPI 1497232425 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses Licensed in NC · 2849 Licensed in PA · OEG003438 Licensed in KY · 2161DT
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
9 MEDICAL DR BLDG 9A, Greenville, NC 27834

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

Ryan Eric Kern Od 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 ID7214285253
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250516000483
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ecu Health Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340040
Location2100 Stantonsburg RdGreenville, NC 27834 · Pitt County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27834 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

86.86/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality72.39
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost70.65

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 Ryan Kern's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ryan Kern is 1497232425. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 23, 2018.

Where is Ryan Kern located?

Ryan Kern practices at 9 Medical Dr Bldg 9A, Greenville, NC 27834. The listed phone number is (252) 816-8000.

What is Ryan Kern's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Ryan Kern enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ryan Kern 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 Ryan Kern accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and CareSource list Ryan Kern 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 Ryan Kern affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ryan Kern is affiliated with Ecu Health Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ryan Kern was last updated on May 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.