Katherine Kerchner, MD
NPI 1700068384 · MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician · Oak Ridge, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (mds) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katherine Kerchner, MD is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider in Oak Ridge, TN (NPI 1700068384).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700068384
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- MOHS-Micrographic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 46137 (TN)
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
18 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
1,177 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal and Microscopic Exam of Growth of Head, Neck, Hands, Feet, Or Genitals, 1-5 Tissue Blocks17311 | 412 | $523 |
| Removal and Microscopic Exam of Growth of Head, Neck, Hands, Feet, Or Genitals, Each Additional Stage, 1-5 Tissue Blocks17312 | 151 | $361 |
| Complicated Repair of Wound of Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Or Lip, 2.6-7.5 Cm13152 | 121 | $221 |
| Complicated Repair of Wound of Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Underarms, Genitals, Hands, Or Feet, 2.6-7.5 Cm13132 | 88 | $212 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 60 | $4 |
| Removal and Microscopic Exam of Growth, Each Additional Block After 5 Tissue Blocks |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 306 | 247 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 119 | 89 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 74 | 70 |
| Fluorouracil | 54 | 45 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 27 | 21 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,646 across 91 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-12-05
- Last updated
- 2025-10-30
- Certified
- 2025-10-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine Kerchner's NPI number?
- Katherine Kerchner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700068384, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katherine Kerchner's specialty?
- Katherine Kerchner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Katherine Kerchner located?
- Katherine Kerchner's practice location on file with NPPES is 599 Oak Ridge Tpke, Oak Ridge, TN 37830-7177.
- What is Katherine Kerchner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katherine Kerchner is (865) 482-2129.
- Does Katherine Kerchner accept Medicare?
- Katherine Kerchner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katherine Kerchner's NPI active?
- Yes — Katherine Kerchner's NPI (1700068384) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.