Christopher D Kern , PA-C
Physician Assistant • Hershey, PA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Christopher Kern, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Hershey, PA. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2010, Christopher Kern delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 500 UNIVERSITY DR.
Christopher Kern is affiliated with The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity, emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 170332360
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
2010
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Hershey, PA
Practicing in Hershey, PA (8068 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
99285
Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity
|
53 | 53 | $654.00 | $140.79 |
|
99284
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making
|
35 | 35 | $450.00 | $98.37 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2020-10-01NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
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Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group
500 Universidy Dr, Hershey, PA 170332360
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Surgery - Vascular Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Pediatrics - Pediatric Endocrinology
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Anesthesiology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Career & Practice History Timeline
Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes
Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 8002431455)
Registered at PO BOX 858, MC A410, HERSHEY, PA 170330858 (Tel: 8002431455)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 4092 FOXWOOD DR, SUITE 101, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 234625225 (Tel: 7574674200)
Registered at 4600 DOWNEAST CT, APT. 303, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 234552030 (Tel: 6094427615)
Recorded as CHRISTOPHER KERN, PA-C
Physician Assistant (License #0110003454 in VA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
Po Box 858, Mc A410
Hershey, PA 170330858
Phone: 8002431455
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