STEWART M KERR MD
NPI 1932157732
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in Fairbanks, AK
NPI Status: Active since May 04, 2006
Contact Information
1919 LATHROP ST
FAIRBANKS, AK
ZIP 99701
Phone: (907) 459-3500
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 28
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About STEWART KERR
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Stewart Kerr, a provider established in Fairbanks, Alaska with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing in orthopaedic surgery of the spine and more than 28 years of experience. He graduated from Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med in 1998. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1932157732 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207XS0117X with license number 124739 (AK). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.
- NPI
- 1932157732
- Provider Name
- STEWART M KERR MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1919 LATHROP ST FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
- Location Phone
- (907) 459-3500
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 73720 FAIRBANKS, AK 99707
- Mailing Phone
- (907) 459-3500
- Medical School Name
- UNIFORMED SERVICES UHS FE HEBERT SCHOOL OF MED
- Graduation Year
- 1998
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-04-2006
- Last Update Date
- 08-10-2023
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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
Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207XS0117X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 124739
- License State
- AK
- Taxonomy Description
- Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
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 | 207X00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Orthopaedic Surgery | 124739 (AK) |
| 2 | 207XS0117X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Orthopaedic Surgery | MD00048415 (WA) |
| 3 | 207XX0801X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Orthopaedic Surgery | MD00048415 (WA) |
| 4 | 207XX0801X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Orthopaedic Surgery | 124739 (AK) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Moda Select Alaska Bronze 6500 - PPO
- Moda Select Alaska Bronze HDHP 5500 - PPO
- Moda Select Alaska Gold 1500 - PPO
- Moda Select Alaska Silver 4500 - PPO
- Moda Select Alaska Standard Bronze - PPO
- Moda Select Alaska Standard Gold - PPO
- Moda Select Alaska Standard Silver - PPO
- Moda Select Texas Bronze 8700 ($0 Virtual Urgent Care through CirrusMD) - EPO
- Moda Select Texas Bronze HDHP 7500 - EPO
- Moda Select Texas Standard Bronze - EPO
- Core Bronze HSA 10600 - EPO
- Core Bronze HSA 7500 - EPO
- Core Bronze HSA 8300 - EPO
- Core Gold 1500 - EPO
- Core Gold 3000 - EPO
- Core Silver 3500 - EPO
- Core Silver 4500 - EPO
- Core Silver 5000 - EPO
- Core Silver 7500 - EPO
- Core Standard Expanded Bronze HSA - EPO
- Premera Blue Cross Alaska One Gold - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 5800 HSA - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 6350 - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Preferred Gold 1500 - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Preferred Silver 4500 - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Standard Bronze II - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Standard Gold - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Standard Silver - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Family Dental - PPO
- Premera Blue Cross Pediatric Dental - PPO
- HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network - EPO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014621 | MEDICAID (05) | WA | |
| 1679991 | MEDICAID (05) | AK |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Stewart 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.
Stewart 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: 8921271560
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: I20180123000749
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
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes
Hip replacement
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg
Knee replacement
Laminectomy or laminotomy (partial removal of spine bones)
Lower limb (leg) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair)
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
Spinal fusion
Upper limb (arm) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair)
X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views
X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
X-ray of knee, 3 views
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
This service was performed 34 times for 31 patientsThis is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 40 times for 35 patientsThis is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
This service was performed 226 times for 155 patientsThis service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
This service was performed 84 times for 66 patientsA hip replacement is a surgical procedure where a worn-out or damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial one. This procedure can greatly reduce pain and improve mobility. It's often recommended when other treatments like physical therapy or medications fail to alleviate symptoms.
This service was performed for 1-10 patientsMethylprednisolone acetate is a strong anti-inflammatory medication. It is often given as an 80 mg injection to reduce inflammation and pain. It's commonly used for conditions like arthritis, allergic disorders, or other inflammatory diseases.
This service was performed 34 times for 29 patientsA knee replacement is a surgical procedure where a damaged or diseased knee joint is replaced with an artificial one. This can relieve pain and improve mobility. The procedure involves removing damaged parts of the knee and inserting a prosthetic joint. Recovery may take several weeks.
This service was performed for 1-10 patientsA laminectomy or laminotomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part of the bone in your spine, specifically the lamina, to alleviate pressure on your spinal cord or nerves. This can help reduce pain and improve mobility if you're suffering from conditions like herniated discs or spinal stenosis.
This service was performed for 1-10 patientsLower limb arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows doctors to examine and repair issues in your leg joints. It involves making small incisions through which a tiny camera and instruments are inserted. This technique can help diagnose and treat various joint problems with less pain and quicker recovery time.
This service was performed for 1-10 patientsAn MRI scan of the lower spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of your lower spine. This helps identify issues like disc problems, tumors, or nerve conditions. No dye is used.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsThis is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
This service was performed 33 times for 33 patientsSpinal fusion is a surgical procedure aimed at connecting two or more vertebrae in your spine to reduce pain and improve stability. It involves using a bone graft to cause the vertebrae to grow together, limiting the movement between them. This procedure is often performed to treat conditions like herniated discs or spinal stenosis.
This service was performed for 1-10 patientsUpper limb arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used to examine and treat issues within your arm's joints. A small camera, called an arthroscope, is inserted through a tiny incision, providing a clear view of the joint. This method often results in less pain and faster recovery compared to open surgery.
This service was performed for 1-10 patientsAn X-ray of the lower and sacral spine involves capturing images of the bones in your lower back and tailbone area. It helps to identify issues like fractures, infections, or degenerative diseases. A minimum of 6 views ensures a comprehensive examination.
This service was performed 24 times for 24 patientsAn X-ray of your middle and lower spine involves capturing images of these areas to identify any abnormalities. The procedure involves taking 2-3 different views for a comprehensive understanding. It's non-invasive and usually painless, helping doctors diagnose conditions like fractures or infections.
This service was performed 16 times for 15 patientsAn X-ray of the hip with 2-3 views is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce pictures of the hip joint. These images help in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The process is quick and painless.
This service was performed 15 times for 13 patientsAn X-ray of the knee, 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the knee from three different angles. This helps medical professionals to diagnose and monitor conditions like arthritis, fractures, or infections. The process is quick and painless.
This service was performed 20 times for 15 patientsAn X-ray of the lower and sacral spine involves capturing images of your lower back area, including the tailbone. This procedure helps in identifying problems like fractures, infections, or deformities. 2-3 different angle views provide a comprehensive picture.
This service was performed 24 times for 17 patientsAn X-ray of the lower and sacral spine involves capturing images of your lower back and tailbone area. It helps in identifying issues like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. At least four different angles or 'views' are taken to get a comprehensive picture.
This service was performed 73 times for 68 patientsAn X-ray of the upper spine with 4-5 views is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses radiation to capture detailed images of the bones and structures in your neck and upper back. This procedure helps identify issues like fractures, infections, or deformities.
This service was performed 35 times for 31 patientsQuality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care and Preventative Care Management for Empaneled Patients | Yes | N/A |
| Proactively manage chronic and preventive care for empaneled patients that could include one or more of the following: • Provide patients annually with an opportunity for development and/or adjustment of an individualized plan of care as appropriate to age and health status, including health risk appraisal; gender, age and condition-specific preventive care services; and plan of care for chronic conditions; • Use condition-specific pathways for care of chronic conditions (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, depression, asthma and heart failure) with evidence-based protocols to guide treatment to target; such as a CDC-recognized diabetes prevention program; • Use pre-visit planning to optimize preventive care and team management of patients with chronic conditions; • Use panel support tools (registry functionality) to identify services due; • Use predictive analytical models to predict risk, onset and progression of chronic diseases; or • Use reminders and outreach (e.g., phone calls, emails, postcards, patient portals and community health workers where available) to alert and educate patients about services due; and/or routine medication reconciliation. | ||
| e-Prescribing | 88% | 143 |
| At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology. | ||
| Health Information Exchange | 89% | 145 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for at least one transition of care or referral. | ||
| Implementation of medication management practice improvements | Yes | N/A |
| Manage medications to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and safety that could include one or more of the following: Reconcile and coordinate medications and provide medication management across transitions of care settings and eligible clinicians or groups; Integrate a pharmacist into the care team; and/or Conduct periodic, structured medication reviews. | ||
| Measurement and Improvement at the Practice and Panel Level | Yes | N/A |
| Measure and improve quality at the practice and panel level, such as the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Physician Scorecards, that could include one or more of the following: • Regularly review measures of quality, utilization, patient satisfaction and other measures that may be useful at the practice level and at the level of the care team or MIPS eligible clinician or group (panel); and/or • Use relevant data sources to create benchmarks and goals for performance at the practice level and panel level. | ||
| Medication Reconciliation | 98% | 110 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Patient-Specific Education | 8% | 188 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Provide Patient Access | 76% | 188 |
| At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold certain information. | ||
| Secure Messaging | 4% | 188 |
| For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure message sent by the patient (or the patient-authorized representative) during the performance period. | ||
| Security Risk Analysis | Yes | N/A |
| Conduct or review a security risk analysis in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1), including addressing the security (to include encryption) of ePHI data created or maintained by certified EHR technology in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR164.312(a)(2)(iv) and 45 CFR 164.306(d)(3), and implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies as part of the MIPS eligible clinician's risk management process. | ||
| Use of decision support and standardized treatment protocols | Yes | N/A |
| Use decision support and standardized treatment protocols to manage workflow in the team to meet patient needs. | ||
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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 1932157732, we treat the final digit (2) 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).
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 68 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 1932157732, enumerated as an "individual" on May 04, 2006.
The provider is located at 1919 LATHROP ST FAIRBANKS, AK 99701 and the phone number is (907) 459-3500.
Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207XS0117X and a focus in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Moda Health Plan, Inc., PacificSource Health. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
