What is Brian Kern's NPI number?

Brian Kern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124231824, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.

What is Brian Kern's specialty?

Brian Kern is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).

Where is Brian Kern located?

Brian Kern's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Clint Hill Blvd, Paducah, KY 42001-6768.

What is Brian Kern's phone number?

The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Kern is (270) 442-9461.

Does Brian Kern accept Medicare?

Brian Kern is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.

Is Brian Kern's NPI active?

Yes — Brian Kern's NPI (1124231824) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-12.

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Brian Kern, M.D.

NPI 1124231824 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Paducah, KY

Brian Kern, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Paducah, KY (NPI 1124231824).

Provider details

NPI number: 1124231824
Entity type: Individual
Primary specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Credential: M.D.
Sex: Male
Sole proprietor: No
License: 42872 (KY)

Practice location

200 Clint Hill Blvd

Paducah, KY 42001-6768

Phone: (270) 442-9461

Fax: (270) 441-0079

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Mailing address

200 Clint Hill Blvd

Paducah, KY 42001-6768

Specialties & taxonomies

Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianPrimary207X00000XLicense 42872 (KY)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)

Profile Score

Detailed profile(87/100 index)

A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.

Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,576 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)

Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.

What this provider does (Medicare)

Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.

Service (HCPCS)	Medicare services	Typical Medicare-allowed (2024)
X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030	248	$26
Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213	202	$82
Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214	202	$116
X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564	191	$35
X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560	156	$25
Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610	154	$64

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.

Drug	Part D claims (2024)	Beneficiaries
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen	230	135
Ondansetron Hcl	200	177
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen	190	124
Mupirocin	152	145
Meloxicam	125	83
Doxycycline Hyclate	86	79
Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto	64

Transparency — industry payments

Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.

$835 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)

Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.

Enumerated: 2007-05-08
Last updated: 2023-12-12
Certified: 2023-12-12

Frequently asked questions

What is Brian Kern's NPI number?: Brian Kern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124231824, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
What is Brian Kern's specialty?: Brian Kern is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
Where is Brian Kern located?: Brian Kern's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Clint Hill Blvd, Paducah, KY 42001-6768.
What is Brian Kern's phone number?: The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Kern is (270) 442-9461.
Does Brian Kern accept Medicare?: Brian Kern is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
Is Brian Kern's NPI active?: Yes — Brian Kern's NPI (1124231824) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-12.

Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.

What this provider does (Medicare)

Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.

Service (HCPCS)	Medicare services	Typical Medicare-allowed (2024)
X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030	248	$26
Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213	202	$82
Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214	202	$116
X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564	191	$35
X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560	156	$25
Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610	154	$64

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.

Drug	Part D claims (2024)	Beneficiaries
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen	230	135
Ondansetron Hcl	200	177
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen	190	124
Mupirocin	152	145
Meloxicam	125	83
Doxycycline Hyclate	86	79
Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto	64

Transparency — industry payments

Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.

$835 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)

Provider details

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Specialties & taxonomies

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Frequently asked questions

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What this provider does (Medicare)

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Transparency — industry payments