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Active NPI 1386606549 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Melissa D Kern , MD

Ophthalmology • Sterling, VA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Melissa Kern, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Sterling, VA. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1988, Dr. Kern delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 46161 WESTLAKE DR STE 300.

Dr. Kern is affiliated with Arlington Loudoun Pediatric Ophthalmology Pllc and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

46161 Westlake Dr Ste 300

Sterling, VA 201655871

Telephone 5714342927
Fax 5714340838
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Tulane University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Sterling, VA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
38 Yrs +7.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 30.3 Yrs
State Avg: 28.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
7 Specialists

Practicing in Sterling, VA (619 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
44.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kern (38 Years) 38 Yrs
Sterling Specialty Average (30.3 Years) 30.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2021)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
11 11 $266.00 $146.45

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-11-18
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License VA 0101053080

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0110X

State License VA 0101053080

An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the more common disorders include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive error, cataract and glaucoma. These disorders may be related to neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or aging changes in the extraocular muscles requiring medical, optical and surgical management.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Arlington Loudoun Pediatric Ophthalmology Pllc

46161 Westlake Dr, Sterling, VA 201655871

Phone: 5714342927

Arlington Loudoun Pediatric Ophthalmology Pllc

1420 Beverly Rd, Mc Lean, VA 221013700

Phone: 5713782236

Secondary Practice Locations

1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 100

Arlington, VA 222053604

Phone: 5713782236

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location November 18, 2021

Registered at 46161 WESTLAKE DR STE 300, STERLING, VA 201655871 (Tel: 5714342927)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 18, 2021

Ophthalmology (License #0101053080 in VA)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 02, 2018

Recorded as MELISSA KERN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 02, 2018

Ophthalmology (License #0101053080 in VA)

NPI Profile Active November 07, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 07, 2016

Registered at 46161 WESTLAKE DR, STE 300, STERLING, VA 201655871 (Tel: 7034342927)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 07, 2016

Registered at 46161 WESTLAKE DR, STE 300, STERLING, VA 201655871 (Tel: 7034342927)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 07, 2016

Recorded as MELISSA KERN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 07, 2016

Ophthalmology (License #0101053080 in VA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1386606549
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 04, 2006
Last Update: November 18, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

46161 Westlake Dr, Ste 300

Sterling, VA 201655871

Phone: 7034342927

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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