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RODNEY KERNS M.D.
NPI 1548652555
Family Medicine in Slocomb, AL

Active since February 27, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
162 S DALTON ST, SLOCOMB, AL 36375(334) 886-3023(334) 886-3028 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 14, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Rodney Kerns M.d. NPPES

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

RODNEY KERNS M.D. (NPI 1548652555) is an individual family medicine provider in Slocomb, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (36189) and active in the NPI registry since February 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548652555
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameRODNEY KERNSCredential: M.D.
Location Address162 S DALTON STSlocomb, AL 36375-5669
Mailing Address1414 Elba HwyTroy, AL 36079-6020 · (334) 670-6726 · Fax (334) 670-6731
Phone(334) 886-3023
Fax(334) 886-3028
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateFebruary 27, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJune 14, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJune 14, 2022
✔ NPI 1548652555 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 36189
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License L.4098R (AL)
162 S DALTON ST, Slocomb, AL 36375
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Other Identifiers 1

Other36189AL · Alabama Medical Licensure Commission

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.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

Rodney Kerns M.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 ID143594580
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170922001846
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 14

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.

Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
301 services88 patients
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg J1100
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is a medication given via injection. It is a type of steroid that helps reduce inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, skin conditions, arthritis, and more.
212 services44 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
189 services129 patients
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg J0696
Ceftriaxone sodium is an antibiotic injection used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Each injection contains 250 mg of the medicine. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria in your body.
172 services32 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
149 services95 patients
Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg J3420
This is a procedure where a small dose of Vitamin B-12, also known as Cyanocobalamin, is injected into your body. This vitamin is essential for nerve function and the production of red blood cells. It's often used to treat vitamin B-12 deficiency.
118 services29 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 36375 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
27%147 patients2/55-star benchmark: 92%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
18%309 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
10%113 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
96%5,040 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
40%339 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
99%399 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
94%1,242 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
100%1,242 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
2%1,242 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
9%1,242 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers12 claims12 services$13.24 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers12 claims72 services$2.21 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$87.47 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

SOUTHEAST ALABAMA RURAL HEALTH ASSOCIATES
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
162 S DALTON ST
SLOCOMB, AL 36375
Geneva County (334) 886-3023
STEVE E NORMAN MD
Family Medicine
162 S DALTON ST
SLOCOMB, AL 36375
Geneva County (334) 886-3023
SUSAN M THOMPSON NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
162 S DALTON ST
SLOCOMB, AL 36375
Geneva County (334) 886-3023

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 Rodney Kerns's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rodney Kerns is 1548652555. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 27, 2015.

Where is Rodney Kerns located?

Rodney Kerns practices at 162 S Dalton St, Slocomb, AL 36375. The listed phone number is (334) 886-3023.

What is Rodney Kerns's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Rodney Kerns enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rodney 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 Rodney Kerns accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Rodney 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 Rodney Kerns was last updated on June 14, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.