Kent Kercher, MD
NPI 1154352243 · Surgery Physician · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kent Kercher, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1154352243).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154352243
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200000242 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
172 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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 33 | $171 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 32 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 25 | $94 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 20 | $64 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 19 | $73 |
| Repair of Groin Hernia Using an Endoscope |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$498 across 5 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1025 Morehead Medical DrSte 300Charlotte, NC 28204-2963Phone: (704) 355-1813
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-06
- Last updated
- 2024-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kent Kercher's NPI number?
- Kent Kercher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154352243, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kent Kercher's specialty?
- Kent Kercher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kent Kercher located?
- Kent Kercher's practice location on file with NPPES is 1350 S Kings Dr, Charlotte, NC 28207-2134.
- What is Kent Kercher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kent Kercher is (704) 446-1255.
- Does Kent Kercher accept Medicare?
- Kent Kercher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kent Kercher's NPI active?
- Yes — Kent Kercher's NPI (1154352243) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.