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FRED T KERNS M.D.
NPI 1942398235
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Charleston, WV

Active since October 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90.11/100
CMS Quality Rating
3100 MACCORKLE AVE SE STE 604, CHARLESTON, WV 25304(304) 345-5421(304) 345-0951 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 18, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Fred T Kerns M.d. NPPES

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

FRED T KERNS M.D. (NPI 1942398235) is an individual infectious disease provider in Charleston, West Virginia, licensed in West Virginia (11578) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Charleston Area Medical Center, and is a graduate of West Virginia University School Of Medicine (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942398235
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameFRED T KERNSCredential: M.D.
Location Address3100 MACCORKLE AVE SE STE 604Charleston, WV 25304-1231
Mailing Address3100 Maccorkle Ave Se Ste 604Charleston, WV 25304-1231 · (304) 345-5421 · Fax (304) 345-0951
Phone(304) 345-5421
Fax(304) 345-0951
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSWest Virginia University School Of MedicineGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateOctober 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 18, 2008
✔ NPI 1942398235 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in WV · 11578
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
3100 MACCORKLE AVE SE STE 604, Charleston, WV 25304
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified0509561WV
Medicare UPINA72166WV
Medicare PINKE4215161
Medicaid0082907000WV

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Fred T Kerns M.d. 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 ID6800987124
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070801000097
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 4

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.
127 services59 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.
60 services58 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.
51 services35 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 Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Charleston Area Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, WV
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number510022
Location501 Morris StreetCharleston, WV 25301 · Kanawha County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 25304 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
$124.46 typical visit price
range $53.20 – $164.59
Typical copayment $31.11 (range $13.30 – $41.14)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.81 typical visit price
range $16.47 – $133.29
Typical copayment $23.70 (range $4.11 – $33.32)
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.

90.11/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality66.96
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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 Fred Kerns's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fred Kerns is 1942398235. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2006.

Where is Fred Kerns located?

Fred Kerns practices at 3100 Maccorkle Ave SE Ste 604, Charleston, WV 25304. The listed phone number is (304) 345-5421.

What is Fred Kerns's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Fred Kerns enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Fred 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 Fred Kerns accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Fred 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 Fred Kerns affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Fred Kerns is affiliated with Charleston Area Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Fred Kerns was last updated on January 18, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.