CATHERINE MAE KERNS MD
NPI 1801324645
Hospitalist in Fort Myers, FL

Active since May 24, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.11/100
CMS Quality Rating
9981 S HEALTHPARK DR, FORT MYERS, FL 33908(239) 343-2052(239) 343-5348 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 11, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 11, 2024, Apr 5, 2024, Oct 27, 2023 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2017).

About Catherine Mae Kerns Md NPPES

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

CATHERINE MAE KERNS MD (NPI 1801324645) is an individual hospitalist provider in Fort Myers, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME132958) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801324645
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameCATHERINE MAE KERNSCredential: MD
Location Address9981 S HEALTHPARK DRFort Myers, FL 33908-3618
Mailing AddressPo Box 2147Fort Myers, FL 33902-2147 · (239) 343-2052 · Fax (239) 343-5348
Fax(239) 343-5348
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateApril 11, 20247 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 11, 2024
NPI 1801324645 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Licenses Licensed in FL · ME132958 Licensed in VA · 0101277538
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 0101277538 (VA), ME132958 (FL)
9981 S HEALTHPARK DR, Fort Myers, FL 33908

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 11 Shircliff WayJacksonville, FL 32204-4748 · Phone (904) 308-3960 · Fax (888) 730-1925
Location 29 Koster Blvd Apt 2BEdison, NJ 08837-4319 · Phone (305) 849-3377
Location 31060 First Colonial RdVirginia Beach, VA 23454-3002 · Phone (757) 395-2323

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid021690700FL

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Catherine Mae 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 ID6507130432
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170915002605
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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
281 services106 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
80 services80 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
76 services58 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
23 services23 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Lee Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Myers, FL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number100012
Location2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers, FL 33901 · Lee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Myers, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number100220
Location13681 Doctors WayFort Myers, FL 33912 · Lee County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33908 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
$135.56 typical visit price
range $58.56 – $179.05
Typical copayment $33.89 (range $14.64 – $44.76)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.21 typical visit price
range $18.44 – $144.68
Typical copayment $25.80 (range $4.61 – $36.17)
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.

95.11/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.31
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
4 suppliers28 claims28 services$14.14 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
4 suppliers28 claims28 services$66.84 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 20

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

Hospitalist
9981 S HEALTHPARK DR
FORT MYERS, FL 33908
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
9981 S HEALTHPARK DR
FORT MYERS, FL 33908
Physician Assistant
9981 S HEALTHPARK DR
FORT MYERS, FL 33908
Hospitalist
9981 S HEALTHPARK DR
FORT MYERS, FL 33908
Psychologist
9981 S HEALTHPARK DR
FORT MYERS, FL 33908
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
9981 S HEALTHPARK DR
FORT MYERS, FL 33908
Hospitalist
9981 S HEALTHPARK DR
FORT MYERS, FL 33908
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
9981 S HEALTHPARK DR
FORT MYERS, FL 33908

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 Catherine Kerns's NPI number?

The NPI number for Catherine Kerns is 1801324645. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2017.

Where is Catherine Kerns located?

Catherine Kerns practices at 9981 S Healthpark Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908. The listed phone number is (239) 343-2052.

What is Catherine Kerns's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Catherine Kerns enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Catherine 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 Catherine Kerns accept?

Health plans from Molina Healthcare and Wellpoint list Catherine 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.

Is Catherine Kerns affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Catherine Kerns is affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital and Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Catherine Kerns was last updated on April 11, 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.