Michael Kem, MD
NPI 1518321140 · Anesthesiology Physician · Burlington, VT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Kem, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Burlington, VT (NPI 1518321140).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518321140
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
123 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Procedure on Nervous System64999 | 24 | $32 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 22 | $56 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 21 | $29 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 15 | $322 |
| Anesthesia for Total Hip Replacement01214 | 14 | $369 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle (brachial Plexus)64415 | 14 | $67 |
| Anesthesia for Exam of Colon Using an Endoscope |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 across 1 record (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 (2)
- 130 Fisher RdBerlin, VT 05602-9516Phone: (802) 371-4257
- 111 Colchester AveBurlington, VT 05401-1473Phone: (802) 847-0000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-04-09
- Last updated
- 2020-09-22
- Certified
- 2020-09-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Kem's NPI number?
- Michael Kem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518321140, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Kem's specialty?
- Michael Kem is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Kem located?
- Michael Kem's practice location on file with NPPES is Uvm Medical Center Dept of Anesthesiology, Burlington, VT 05405-0001.
- What is Michael Kem's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Kem is (802) 847-2700.
- Does Michael Kem accept Medicare?
- Michael Kem is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Kem's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Kem's NPI (1518321140) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.