Active NPI 1992797401 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas M Kerkering , MD

Internal Medicine • Roanoke, VA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Kerkering, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Roanoke, VA. With approximately 52 years of clinical experience since graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine in 1974, Dr. Kerkering delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2001 CRYSTAL SPRING AVE SW.

Dr. Kerkering is affiliated with Carilion Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2001 Crystal Spring Ave Sw
Suite 301

Roanoke, VA 240142462

Telephone 5409817715

Fax 5409817965

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Roanoke Valley Cardiology Associates Facility NPI 1093701195

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1974

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Roanoke, VA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

52 Yrs +33.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.9 Yrs

State Avg: 26.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

179 Specialists

Practicing in Roanoke, VA (3758 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

8.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

59.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kerkering (52 Years) 52 Yrs

Roanoke Specialty Average (18.9 Years) 18.9 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
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	49	18	$253.00	$113.02
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	30	23	$160.00	$75.12
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	28	28	$450.00	$165.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	57	40	$134.21	$75.59
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	48	23	$212.15	$116.03
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	25	25	$354.00	$169.20
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$238.47	$122.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	62	30	$168.39	$101.10
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	45	30	$123.44	$69.87
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	38	32	$100.79	$37.35
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	29	29	$311.76	$195.52
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	27	27	$273.81	$130.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	44	21	$160.00	$102.64
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	30	22	$135.50	$70.30
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	28	27	$307.00	$199.00
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	27	27	$284.00	$132.04
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	26	19	$103.00	$37.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	41	27	$132.34	$70.23
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	31	31	$277.03	$134.57
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	24	16	$159.46	$90.84
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	22	22	$308.45	$197.92
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	16	16	$211.00	$99.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	40	31	$118.00	$71.73
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	29	28	$239.31	$134.31
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	17	12	$78.29	$38.61
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	14	14	$159.00	$103.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	49	28	$111.00	$72.36
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	19	19	$212.00	$135.93
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	18	15	$159.00	$103.64
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	12	$94.00	$78.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	80	52	$111.00	$71.32
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	26	26	$212.00	$135.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	13	$97.94	$75.97
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	15	13	$159.00	$103.08
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	15	15	$311.00	$200.15
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	13	11	$61.00	$38.76

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-06-24

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License VA 0101026440

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RI0200X

State License VA 0101-026440

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RI0200X

State License NC 200201348

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

8913231 (NC)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs Nc

13231 (NC)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare

440003962 (NC)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Carilion Medical Center

2017 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 240142419

Phone: 5409817128

Carilion Medical Center

2017 Jefferson St Sw, Roanoke, VA 240142419

Phone: 5409817925

Carilion Medical Center

1906 Belleview Ave Se, Roanoke, VA 240141838

Phone: 5409817000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 24, 2024

Registered at 213 S JEFFERSON ST STE 1006, ROANOKE, VA 240111713 (Tel: 5402245705)

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NPI Profile Active February 10, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 10, 2009

Registered at 2001 CRYSTAL SPRING AVE SW, SUITE 301, ROANOKE, VA 240142462 (Tel: 5409817715)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 10, 2009

Registered at 2001 CRYSTAL SPRING AVE SW, SUITE 301, ROANOKE, VA 240142462 (Tel: 5409817715)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 10, 2009

Recorded as THOMAS KERKERING, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 10, 2009

Internal Medicine (License #0101-026440 in VA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 19, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1992797401

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 19, 2005

Last Update: June 24, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

213 S Jefferson St Ste 1006

Roanoke, VA 240111713

Phone: 5402245705

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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