WALTER N KERNAN MD
NPI 1710960935
Internal Medicine in New Haven, CT

Active since November 22, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
789 HOWARD AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06519(203) 688-2471(203) 688-4516 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 23, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Walter N Kernan Md NPPES

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

WALTER N KERNAN MD (NPI 1710960935) is an individual internal medicine provider in New Haven, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (28405) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710960935
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameWALTER N KERNANCredential: MD
Location Address789 HOWARD AVENew Haven, CT 06519-1304
Mailing Address300 George St, 6th FloorNew Haven, CT 06536-0805
Fax(203) 688-4516
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSGeisel School Of Medicine At DartmouthGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateNovember 22, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 23, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 23, 2022
✔ NPI 1710960935 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CT · 28405
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License 028405 (CT)
789 HOWARD AVE, New Haven, CT 06519

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid001284059CT

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Walter N Kernan 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 ID1850426214
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100324000380
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Walter Kernan reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Advanced Practice Midwife
100 CHURCH ST S STE 200, YALE SCHOOL OF NURSING
New Haven, CT 06519
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 3,728 clinicians in this Medicare group
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
400-428 COLUMBUS AVENUE
New Haven, CT 06519
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 468 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 06519 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
$138.84 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$106.68 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $26.67 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
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 20

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

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
789 HOWARD AVE, DANA BUILDING - 3RD FLOOR
NEW HAVEN, CT 06519
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
789 HOWARD AVE, YNHH PEDIATRICS
NEW HAVEN, CT 06519
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
789 HOWARD AVE
NEW HAVEN, CT 06519
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
789 HOWARD AVE, YNHH,
NEW HAVEN, CT 06519
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
789 HOWARD AVE, DANA BUILDING - 3RD FLOOR
NEW HAVEN, CT 06519
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
789 HOWARD AVE, TOMPKINS EAST BUILDING ROOM 2-230
NEW HAVEN, CT 06519
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
789 HOWARD AVE
NEW HAVEN, CT 06519
Pharmacist
789 HOWARD AVE
NEW HAVEN, CT 06519

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 Walter Kernan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Kernan is 1710960935. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 22, 2005.

Where is Walter Kernan located?

Walter Kernan practices at 789 Howard Ave, New Haven, CT 06519. The listed phone number is (203) 688-2471.

What is Walter Kernan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Walter Kernan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Kernan 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 Walter Kernan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Walter Kernan reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Yale University (New Haven, CT) and Cornell Scott Hill Health Corporation (New Haven, CT). 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 Walter Kernan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Walter Kernan accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Walter Kernan 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 Walter Kernan was last updated on January 23, 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.