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DR. LEAH D KERN M.D.
NPI 1598912487
Pediatrics in San Diego, CA

Active since August 21, 2008PECOS Enrolled
7910 FROST ST., SUITE 350, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123(858) 496-4800(858) 496-4850 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 27, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Leah D Kern M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LEAH D KERN M.D. (NPI 1598912487) is an individual pediatrics provider in San Diego, California, licensed in District Of Columbia (MD035549) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598912487
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LEAH D KERNCredential: M.D.
Location Address7910 FROST ST., SUITE 350San Diego, CA 92123-2753
Mailing Address3860 Calle Fortunada, Sutie 200San Diego, CA 92123-4802 · (858) 502-1135 · Fax (858) 636-4319
Phone(858) 496-4800
Fax(858) 496-4850
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 21, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 27, 2015
✔ NPI 1598912487 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in DC · MD035549✔ Licensed in CA · A107537
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
7910 FROST ST., San Diego, CA 92123
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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 (PECOS)

Dr. Leah D Kern M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Leah Kern reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Regents Of The University Of California
3.2 mi
Allergy & Immunology
200 W ARBOR DR
San Diego, CA 92103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,051 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1487772380 (800) 926-8273

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92123 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
$94.87 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$108.42 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

LAUREN GIST M.D.
Pediatrics (Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics)
7910 FROST ST., SUITE 360
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 246-0053
SHEILA GAHAGAN MD
Pediatrics (Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics)
7910 FROST ST., SUITE 360
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 246-0053
DR. VI T. NGUYEN M.D.
Pediatrics
7910 FROST ST., SUITE 400
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 495-0500
DR. EYLA G. BOIES M.D.
Pediatrics
7910 FROST ST., SUITE 350
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 496-4800
DR. LINIDIA J WILLIES-JACOBO M.D.
Pediatrics
7910 FROST ST., SUITE 350
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 496-4800
DR. KIMBERLY B LEEK M.D.
Pediatrics
7910 FROST ST., SUITE 350
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 496-4800
DR. JANET K CROW M.D.
Pediatrics
7910 FROST ST., SUITE 350
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 496-4800
DR. BRETTEN D. PICKERING MD
Pediatrics
7910 FROST ST., SUITE 350
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 496-4800

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 Leah Kern's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leah Kern is 1598912487. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2008.

Where is Leah Kern located?

Leah Kern practices at 7910 Frost St. Suite 350, San Diego, CA 92123. The listed phone number is (858) 496-4800.

What is Leah Kern's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Leah Kern enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Leah Kern is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Leah Kern's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Leah Kern reassigns Medicare benefits to Regents Of The University Of California (San Diego, CA). The 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 Leah Kern's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Leah Kern was last updated on March 27, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.