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DRS KIERSTEIN & DIFRANCESCA DPM, PC
NPI 1841247079
Podiatrist in Norwich, CT

Active since May 31, 2006
5 CASE ST, NORWICH, CT 06360(860) 889-0022(860) 887-8763 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Drs Kierstein & Difrancesca Dpm, Pc NPPES

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

DRS KIERSTEIN & DIFRANCESCA DPM, PC (NPI 1841247079), doing business as Kenneth R. Kierstein Dpm , Pc, is a healthcare organization registered as a podiatrist in Norwich, Connecticut and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization lists Gwendolyn Jane Sanford, Office Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841247079
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy213E00000X
Legal Business NameDRS KIERSTEIN & DIFRANCESCA DPM, PC
Location Address5 CASE STNorwich, CT 06360-2214
Mailing Address5 Case StNorwich, CT 06360-2214 · (860) 889-0022 · Fax (860) 887-8763
Phone(860) 889-0022
Fax(860) 887-8763
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialGwendolyn Jane SanfordOffice Manager · (860) 889-0022
Enumeration DateMay 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 29, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 29, 2026
✔ NPI 1841247079 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Taxonomy Code213E00000X
Definition
A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.
5 CASE ST, Norwich, CT 06360
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Other Names 1

Former Legal Business NameKenneth R. Kierstein Dpm , Pc

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Drs Kierstein & Difrancesca Dpm, Pc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Drs Kierstein & Difrancesca DPM, PC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Joseph Difrancesca, DPM
Podiatry
NPI 1164498861
5 CASE ST
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-0022
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jeffrey Kierstein, DPM
Podiatry
NPI 1841250446
196 PARKWAY S SUITE 302
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 447-1488
✔ PECOS14 mi
John Carroll, DPM
Podiatry
NPI 1508946054
455 BOSTON POST RD STE 8
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 510-0502
✔ PECOS23 mi

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

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 Drs Kierstein & Difrancesca Dpm, PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Drs Kierstein & Difrancesca Dpm, PC is 1841247079. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2006. The provider was formerly known as Kenneth R. Kierstein DPM , PC.

Where is Drs Kierstein & Difrancesca Dpm, PC located?

Drs Kierstein & Difrancesca Dpm, PC is located at 5 Case St, Norwich, CT 06360. The listed phone number is (860) 889-0022.

What is Drs Kierstein & Difrancesca Dpm, PC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213E00000X.

Is Drs Kierstein & Difrancesca Dpm, PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Drs Kierstein & Difrancesca Dpm, PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Drs Kierstein & Difrancesca Dpm, PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians, all in Podiatry, reassign their Medicare billing to Drs Kierstein & Difrancesca Dpm, PC. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Drs Kierstein & Difrancesca Dpm, PC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Drs Kierstein & Difrancesca Dpm, PC 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 Drs Kierstein & Difrancesca Dpm, PC was last updated on June 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.