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STEWART M KERR MD
NPI 1932157732
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in Fairbanks, AK

Active since May 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1919 LATHROP ST, FAIRBANKS, AK 99701(907) 459-3500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 10, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 10, 2023, May 13, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Stewart M Kerr Md NPPES

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

STEWART M KERR MD (NPI 1932157732) is an individual orthopaedic surgery of the spine provider in Fairbanks, Alaska, licensed in Alaska (124739) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932157732
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XS0117X
Provider Legal NameSTEWART M KERRCredential: MD
Location Address1919 LATHROP STFairbanks, AK 99701-5937
Mailing AddressPo Box 73720Fairbanks, AK 99707-3720 · (907) 459-3500
Phone(907) 459-3500
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of MedGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateMay 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 10, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 10, 2023
✔ NPI 1932157732 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic Surgery of the SpineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XS0117X
Licenses✔ Licensed in AK · 124739✔ Licensed in WA · MD00048415
Definition
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.
Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License 124739 (AK)
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic TraumaTaxonomy 207XX0801X · License MD00048415 (WA), 124739 (AK)
1919 LATHROP ST, Fairbanks, AK 99701
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid2014621WA
Medicaid1679991AK

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Moda Health Plan, Inc., Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.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

Stewart M Kerr 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 ID8921271560
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180123000749
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Stewart Kerr reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Tanana Valley Clinic LLC
1.1 mi
Multi-Specialty
1001 NOBLE ST
Fairbanks, AK 99701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alaska enrollment
  • 172 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922559558 (907) 459-3500
Medical Network Of Alaska, LLC
228 mi
Physical Therapist
1507 N DOUBLE B ST
Palmer, AK 99645
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alaska enrollment
  • 67 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669173647 (907) 563-3145
Anchorage Fracture And Orthopaedic Clinic, PC
229 mi
Physical Therapist
1507 N DOUBLE B ST STE 2
Palmer, AK 99645
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alaska enrollment
  • 44 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1730053265 (907) 563-3145
Proliance Surgeons Inc P S
1,448 mi
Multi-Specialty
2075 BARKLEY BLVD STE 200
Bellingham, WA 98226
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 589 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801497995 (360) 733-4008

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This 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.
160 services105 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This 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.
113 services83 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This 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.
92 services92 patients
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610
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.
62 services50 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
50 services50 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
31 services30 patients

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.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
88%143 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
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…
89%145 patients5/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
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.
98%110 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
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.
8%188 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
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…
76%188 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
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…
4%188 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
27%188 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

EYE CLINIC OF FAIRBANKS, INC
Ophthalmology
1919 LATHROP ST, SUITE 103
FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
Fairbanks North Star Borough (907) 456-7760
FAIRBANKS ORTHODONTIC GROUP A PROF CORP
Dentist (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
1919 LATHROP ST, SUITE 102
FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
Fairbanks North Star Borough (907) 452-2939
EAR NOSE & THROAT CLINIC INC.
Otolaryngology
1919 LATHROP ST, SUITE 103
FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
Fairbanks North Star Borough (907) 456-7768
MRS. SHANNON KAY RHOTON MSN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1919 LATHROP ST, SUITE 217
FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
Fairbanks North Star Borough (907) 456-8191
PRESCRIPTION CENTER LLC
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
1919 LATHROP ST, SUITE 109
FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
Fairbanks North Star Borough (907) 452-1514
STARKS MD LLC
Internal Medicine
1919 LATHROP ST, STE 204
FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
Fairbanks North Star Borough (907) 452-4822
DAVID BOYD ATC
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
1919 LATHROP ST, SUITE 123
FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
Fairbanks North Star Borough (907) 455-4401
MS. SHERI D SCHOENBERG PT
Physical Therapist
1919 LATHROP ST, STE 123, MEDICAL AND DENTAL ARTS BUILDING
FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
Fairbanks North Star Borough (907) 445-4401

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 Stewart Kerr's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stewart Kerr is 1932157732. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2006.

Where is Stewart Kerr located?

Stewart Kerr practices at 1919 Lathrop St, Fairbanks, AK 99701. The listed phone number is (907) 459-3500.

What is Stewart Kerr's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine, with taxonomy code 207XS0117X.

Is Stewart Kerr enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stewart Kerr 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 Stewart Kerr's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Stewart Kerr reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Tanana Valley Clinic LLC (Fairbanks, AK), Medical Network Of Alaska, LLC (Palmer, AK), Anchorage Fracture And Orthopaedic Clinic, PC (Palmer, AK) and Proliance Surgeons Inc P S (Bellingham, WA). 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 Stewart Kerr's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Stewart Kerr accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc., Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Stewart Kerr 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 Stewart Kerr was last updated on August 10, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.