FRANK KERN MD
NPI 1801976972
Anesthesiology - Pediatric Anesthesiology in Chapel Hill, NC

Active since October 16, 2006PECOS Enrolled
101 MANNING DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514(984) 974-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 5, 2026, Nov 18, 2024, Jun 17, 2024 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2023).

About Frank Kern Md NPPES

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

FRANK KERN MD (NPI 1801976972) is an individual pediatric anesthesiology provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in Kentucky (TP775) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801976972
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207LP3000X
Provider Legal NameFRANK KERNCredential: MD
Location Address101 MANNING DRChapel Hill, NC 27514-4220
Mailing Address101 Manning DrChapel Hill, NC 27514-4220 · (984) 974-1000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateOctober 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 5, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 5, 2026
✔ NPI 1801976972 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pediatric AnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207LP3000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in KY · TP775✔ Licensed in TN · 70808
Definition
An anesthesiologist who has had additional skill and experience in and is primarily concerned with the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. A pediatric anesthesiologist generally provides services including the evaluation of complex medical problems in infants and children when surgery is necessary, planning and care for children before and after surgery, pain control, anesthesia and sedation for any procedures out of the operating room such as MRI, CT scan, and radiation therapy.
Also ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License 32384 (NC), 70808 (TN), TP775 (KY)
Also ListedPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 2080P0203X · License 70808 (TN), TP775 (KY)
101 MANNING DR, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1231 E Chestnut StLouisville, KY 40202-1821 · Phone (502) 629-6000 · Fax (502) 451-4553
Location 21 Park StNew Haven, CT 06504-8901 · Phone (203) 785-2802
Location 33601 The Vanderbilt ClinicNashville, TN 37232-8901 · Phone (615) 322-3000

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid891203PNC

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Frank Kern Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID345341723
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260130001068
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 Frank Kern reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
4803 OLYMPIA PARK PLZ STE 1100
Louisville, KY 40241
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Norton Childrens Medical Group LLC
  • 1,008 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
480 BEDFORD RD BLDG B
Chappaqua, NY 10514
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 1,406 clinicians in this Medicare group
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

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 27514 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
101 MANNING DR, CB 7600
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Pharmacist (Oncology)
101 MANNING DR, CB#7600, UNC HOSPITAL
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Nurse Practitioner
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Pharmacist (Oncology)
101 MANNING DR, CB 7600
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Registered Nurse
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514

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 Frank Kern's NPI number?

The NPI number for Frank Kern is 1801976972. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 16, 2006.

Where is Frank Kern located?

Frank Kern practices at 101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. The listed phone number is (984) 974-1000.

What is Frank Kern's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pediatric Anesthesiology, with taxonomy code 207LP3000X.

Is Frank Kern enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Frank Kern's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Frank Kern reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Norton Children's Medical Group, LLC (Louisville, KY), North Shore - Lij Anesthesiology, PC (Chappaqua, NY) and Yale University (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 Frank Kern's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Frank Kern accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Frank Kern 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 Frank Kern was last updated on January 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.