Active NPI 1033149992 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert Kern , MD

Otolaryngology • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Kern, MD is a certified Otolaryngology practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 41 years of clinical experience since graduating from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1985, Dr. Kern delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 1200.

Dr. Kern is affiliated with Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, ct scan of face. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

676 N Saint Clair St Ste 1200

Chicago, IL 606113068

Telephone 3126958182

Fax 3126954303

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation Facility NPI 1801335690

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University

Graduation Year

1985

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Otolaryngology in Chicago, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

41 Yrs +20.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.4 Yrs

State Avg: 27.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

160 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (502 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

20.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

77.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kern (41 Years) 41 Yrs

Chicago Specialty Average (20.4 Years) 20.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	127	98	$323.00	$134.54
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	38	38	$507.26	$179.03
70486 CT scan of face	38	36	$1169.00	$94.81
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$338.44	$119.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	120	89	$323.00	$134.35
70486 CT scan of face	44	44	$1169.00	$97.49
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	44	44	$518.68	$178.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$342.67	$120.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	100	77	$323.00	$135.20
70486 CT scan of face	43	41	$1169.00	$100.37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	40	40	$537.25	$181.44
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$345.20	$118.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	105	82	$323.00	$138.79
70486 CT scan of face	31	30	$1169.00	$104.15
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$519.33	$182.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	53	$323.00	$116.25
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	43	43	$509.00	$177.31
70486 CT scan of face	34	34	$1169.00	$98.72
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$330.00	$117.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	141	100	$323.00	$113.31
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	49	49	$512.02	$173.89
70486 CT scan of face	32	32	$1141.66	$99.11
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$330.00	$116.70
31237 Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope	25	18	$2026.80	$307.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	14	$219.00	$79.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	115	92	$323.00	$112.62
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	44	40	$941.00	$212.91
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	42	42	$511.14	$172.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$331.58	$112.47
70486 CT scan of face	27	27	$1169.00	$99.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	21	$219.00	$74.38
31237 Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope	20	12	$1942.35	$302.55
61782 Computer-assisted procedure outside membrane covering brain	13	13	$1246.00	$196.04
31267 Removal of nasal sinus tissue using an endoscope	11	11	$4072.73	$221.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	98	77	$323.00	$113.15
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	49	49	$941.00	$220.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	35	$219.00	$76.89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$334.11	$113.27
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$507.46	$170.69
70486 CT scan of face	29	28	$1189.28	$102.56
31237 Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope	23	13	$2790.52	$368.68
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	12	12	$611.00	$121.67

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-09

Otolaryngology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207Y00000X

State License IL 036082763

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

259 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 606112930

Phone: 3125031944

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

676 N Saint Clair, Chicago, IL 606112927

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

675 N Saint Clair St, Chicago, IL 606115975

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

675 N St Clair, Chicago, IL 606115975

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

676 N Saint Clair St, Chicago, IL 606112927

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners

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MSCCCSLP

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kirstyn Sunday , SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

NPI 1023502416

Speech-Language Pathologist

Elizabeth Banaszak

Speech-Language Pathologist

NPI 1043703259

Sarah Kramer , SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

NPI 1063769917

Speech-Language Pathologist

Dr. Monica Thomas , AuD

Audiologist

NPI 1073136222

Doctor of Audiology

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location April 09, 2026

Registered at 676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 1200, CHICAGO, IL 606113068 (Tel: 3126958182)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 09, 2026

Registered at 676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 1200, CHICAGO, IL 606113068 (Tel: 3126958182)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 09, 2026

Otolaryngology (License #036082763 in IL)

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 680 N LAKE SHORE DR, SUITE 1000, CHICAGO, IL 606114546 (Tel: 3126959797)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 680 N LAKE SHORE DR, SUITE 1000, CHICAGO, IL 606114546 (Tel: 3126959797)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as ROBERT KERN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Otolaryngology

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1033149992

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 04, 2006

Last Update: April 09, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

676 N Saint Clair St Ste 1200

Chicago, IL 606113068

Phone: 3126958182

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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