Meredith Kern, MD
NPI 1740232594 · Gynecology Physician · Worcester, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Meredith Kern, MD is a Gynecology Physician provider in Worcester, MA (NPI 1740232594).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740232594
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gynecology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 60600 (MA)
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
20 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
325 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 161 | $94 |
| Cervical Or Vaginal Cancer Screening; Pelvic and Clinical Breast ExaminationG0101 | 116 | $41 |
| Screening Papanicolaou Smear; Obtaining, Preparing and Conveyance of Cervical Or Vaginal Smear to LaboratoryQ0091 | 19 | $47 |
| Measurement of Dna of Bacteria in Vaginal Fluid Specimen81514 | 18 | $243 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Uterus, Ovaries, Tubes, Cervix and Pelvic Area Through Vagina76830 | 11 | $126 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $41–$243 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Estradiol | 91 | 39 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 33 | 16 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 27 | — |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 19 | 19 |
| Progesterone, Micronizedbrand: Progesterone | 15 | — |
| Metronidazole | 13 | 13 |
| Estradiolbrand: Yuvafem | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-17
- Last updated
- 2016-11-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Meredith Kern's NPI number?
- Meredith Kern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740232594, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Meredith Kern's specialty?
- Meredith Kern is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gynecology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Meredith Kern located?
- Meredith Kern's practice location on file with NPPES is 328 Shrewsbury St, Worcester, MA 01604-4613.
- What is Meredith Kern's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Meredith Kern is (508) 755-4861.
- Does Meredith Kern accept Medicare?
- Meredith Kern is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Meredith Kern's NPI active?
- Yes — Meredith Kern's NPI (1740232594) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-11-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.