Vernon Sorenson, M.D.
NPI 1548365208 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vernon Sorenson, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1548365208).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548365208
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G24754 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
579 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 270 | $131 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 75 | $41 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 63 | $114 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 60 | $3 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 36 | $32 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 27 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-14
- Last updated
- 2008-02-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vernon Sorenson's NPI number?
- Vernon Sorenson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548365208, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vernon Sorenson's specialty?
- Vernon Sorenson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vernon Sorenson located?
- Vernon Sorenson's practice location on file with NPPES is 3838 San Dimas St, Bakersfield, CA 93301-2284.
- What is Vernon Sorenson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vernon Sorenson is (661) 326-0088.
- Does Vernon Sorenson accept Medicare?
- Vernon Sorenson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vernon Sorenson's NPI active?
- Yes — Vernon Sorenson's NPI (1548365208) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.