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RANDALL EUGENE KERNS MD
NPI 1578512828
Anesthesiology in Summerville, SC

Active since May 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
130 EDGE ST, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29486(843) 764-0992 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Randall Eugene Kerns Md NPPES

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

RANDALL EUGENE KERNS MD (NPI 1578512828) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Summerville, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (11863) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578512828
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameRANDALL EUGENE KERNSCredential: MD
Location Address130 EDGE STSummerville, SC 29486-3002
Mailing Address9263 Medical Plaza Dr Ste ECharleston, SC 29406-7112 · (843) 572-1228 · Fax (843) 576-6168
Phone(843) 764-0992
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateMay 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 26, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMarch 26, 2024
✔ NPI 1578512828 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 11863
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
130 EDGE ST, Summerville, SC 29486
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid118633SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Oscar Health Plan, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Randall Eugene 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 ID7416940218
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040407000281
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Randall Kerns reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Trident Anesthesia Group, LLC
6.5 mi
Anesthesiology
9263 MEDICAL PLAZA DR., STE E
Charleston, SC 29406
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 154 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376595520 (843) 572-1228
Coastal Anesthesia Associates, LLC
22 mi
Anesthesiology
14 BROUGHTON RD
Charleston, SC 29407
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 77 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1942252176 (843) 553-7070
Medstream Anesthesia PLLC
961 mi
Anesthesiology
2221 LAKESIDE BLVD STE 600
Richardson, TX 75082
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 553 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649616160 (828) 210-9386

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 8

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
67 services67 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
40 services40 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
34 services34 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
30 services23 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
21 services21 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
20 services20 patients

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.

DENNIS COLBY CRAWFORD RN
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
130 EDGE ST
SUMMERVILLE, SC 29486
Berkeley County (843) 764-0992
CHARLESTON SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
130 EDGE ST
SUMMERVILLE, SC 29486
Berkeley County (843) 628-5816

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 Randall Kerns's NPI number?

The NPI number for Randall Kerns is 1578512828. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 6, 2006.

Where is Randall Kerns located?

Randall Kerns practices at 130 Edge St, Summerville, SC 29486. The listed phone number is (843) 764-0992.

What is Randall Kerns's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Randall Kerns enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Randall 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Randall Kerns's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Randall Kerns reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Trident Anesthesia Group, LLC (Charleston, SC), Coastal Anesthesia Associates, LLC (Charleston, SC) and Medstream Anesthesia PLLC (Richardson, TX). 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 Randall Kerns's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Randall Kerns accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and Oscar Health Plan, Inc. list Randall 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 Randall Kerns was last updated on March 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.