Michael Kerkering, M.D.
NPI 1881602910 · Internal Medicine Physician · Spokane, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Kerkering, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Spokane, WA (NPI 1881602910).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881602910
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD00034069 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
6 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
445 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 | 185 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 117 | $127 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 98 | $16 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 45 | $129 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$129 (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 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 56 | 18 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 52 | 15 |
| Buprenorphine | 50 | 11 |
| Gabapentin | 33 | 14 |
| Omeprazole | 32 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 32 | 12 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 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 (5)
- 101 W 8th AveSpokane, WA 99204-2307Phone: (509) 474-3131Fax: (509) 598-2102
- 5633 N Lidgerwood StSpokane, WA 99208-1224Phone: (509) 482-0111Fax: (509) 598-2102
- 820 S Mcclellan St Ste 200Spokane, WA 99204-2456Phone: (509) 747-1144Fax: (509) 598-2102
- 16528 E Desmet Ct Ste B2100Spokane Valley, WA 99216-3522Phone: (509) 944-2440Fax: (509) 227-7070
- 1215 N Mcdonald RdSte 101Spokane Valley, WA 99216-1048Phone: (509) 924-1950Fax: (509) 921-0017
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-04
- Last updated
- 2025-11-24
- Certified
- 2025-11-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Kerkering's NPI number?
- Michael Kerkering's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881602910, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Kerkering's specialty?
- Michael Kerkering is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Kerkering located?
- Michael Kerkering's practice location on file with NPPES is 624 E Front Ave, Spokane, WA 99202-2139.
- What is Michael Kerkering's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Kerkering is (509) 626-9900.
- Does Michael Kerkering accept Medicare?
- Michael Kerkering is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Kerkering's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Kerkering's NPI (1881602910) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.