BRUCE J KERR MD
NPI 1609872910
Internal Medicine - Addiction Medicine in La Crosse, WI
NPI Status: Active since June 22, 2005
Contact Information
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI
ZIP 54601
Phone: (608) 782-7300
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 47
- Internal Medicine
- Addiction Medicine
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
About BRUCE KERR
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Bruce Kerr, an internist established in La Crosse, Wisconsin with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in addiction medicine and more than 47 years of experience. He graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1979. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1609872910 assigned on June 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RA0401X with license number 37405 (WI). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.
- NPI
- 1609872910
- Provider Name
- BRUCE J KERR MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1836 SOUTH AVE LA CROSSE, WI 54601
- Location Phone
- (608) 782-7300
- Mailing Address
- 1836 SOUTH AVE LA CROSSE, WI 54601
- Mailing Phone
- (608) 782-7300
- Medical School Name
- UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICAL SCHOOL
- Graduation Year
- 1979
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 06-22-2005
- Last Update Date
- 01-18-2014
- Code Navigator
An internist like Bruce Kerr is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Internal Medicine Addiction Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RA0401X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 37405
- License State
- WI
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of addiction disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine can obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207R00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | 37405 (WI) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE $0 MEDICAL DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE $10,150 DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) $0 MEDICAL DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) $10,150 DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE STANDARD EASY PRICING - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE CATASTROPHIC $10,600 DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE GOLD $4,000 DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE GOLD (DENTAL & VISION) $4,000 DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE GOLD (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE GOLD MAINTENANCE $700 DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE GOLD MAINTENANCE (DENTAL & VISION) $700 DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE GOLD STANDARD EASY PRICING - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE SILVER $8,000 DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE SILVER $9,000 DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE SILVER (DENTAL & VISION) $8,000 DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE SILVER (DENTAL & VISION) $9,000 DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE SILVER (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE SILVER STANDARD EASY PRICING - HMO
- QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN BRONZE $0 MEDICAL DED - HMO
- Premier $2,000 - 25% - HMO
- Premier $3,500 - 30% - HMO
- Premier $4,000 - 50% - HMO
- Premier $5,000 HDHP - HMO
- Premier $6,000 - 40% - HMO
- Premier $7,500 - HMO
- Premier $7,500 HDHP - HMO
- Premier HMO $1,500 - 30% - HMO
- Premier HMO $2,500 - 20% Copay - HMO
- Premier HMO $3,400 - 30% HDHP - HMO
- Premier HMO $3,500 - 30% - HMO
- Premier HMO $3,500 HDHP - HMO
- Premier HMO $4,000 - 20% HDHP - HMO
- Premier HMO $5,000 - 20% HDHP - HMO
- Premier HMO $5,500 - 40% Copay - HMO
- Premier HMO $7,500 HDHP - HMO
- Premier HMO $750 - 10% - HMO
- Premier HMO $9,500 - HMO
- Premier POS $1,500 - 30% - POS
- Premier POS $2,500 - 20% Copay - POS
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32224800 | MEDICAID (05) | WI | |
| 0655 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | WI | |
| A77431 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Bruce Kerr is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Bruce Kerr is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 3971512575
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20210826000811
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Physician Visit Costs
The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $30.92 for a new patient copayment and $23.85 for an established patient copayment.
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 54601 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $123.69
- Minimum New Patient Price $53.9
- Maximum New Patient Price $163.24
- Average New Patient Copayment $30.92
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.47
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.81
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $95.41
- Minimum Established Patient Price $17.4
- Maximum Established Patient Price $133.76
- Average Established Patient Copayment $23.85
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.35
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.44
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Bruce Kerr is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WINONA HEALTH SERVICES | 855 MANKATO AVENUE WINONA, MN 55987 | (507) 454-3650 | Acute Care Hospitals |
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1609872910, we treat the final digit (0) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 70. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 70 = 0).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 70 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1609872910, enumerated as an "individual" on June 22, 2005.
The provider is located at 1836 SOUTH AVE LA CROSSE, WI 54601 and the phone number is (608) 782-7300.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RA0401X and a focus in Addiction Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Quartz, Security Health Plan, Medicare and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
Bruce Kerr is affiliated with: WINONA HEALTH SERVICES.