Kara Kerns, M.D.
NPI 1174803431 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Newport Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospice/Palliative Care · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Kerns, M.D. is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Newport Beach, CA (NPI 1174803431).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174803431
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A125507 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 16105 Sand Canyon AveIrvine, CA 92618-3778Phone: (949) 764-7647Fax: (657) 241-7720
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-08-18
- Last updated
- 2021-05-18
- Certified
- 2021-05-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Kerns's NPI number?
- Kara Kerns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174803431, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Kerns's specialty?
- Kara Kerns is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kara Kerns located?
- Kara Kerns's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Hoag Dr Bldg 41, Newport Beach, CA 92663-4162.
- What is Kara Kerns's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Kerns is (949) 764-7647.
- Does Kara Kerns accept Medicare?
- Kara Kerns is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Kerns's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Kerns's NPI (1174803431) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.