Active NPI 1881602910 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael C Kerkering , MD

Internal Medicine • Spokane, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Kerkering, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Spokane, WA. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 1994, Dr. Kerkering delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 624 E FRONT AVE.

Dr. Kerkering is affiliated with Providence Health And Services Washington and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, 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's, annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

624 E Front Ave

Spokane, WA 992022139

Telephone 5096269900

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Providence Health & Services - Washington Facility NPI 1205931508

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Washington School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Spokane, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

32 Yrs +13.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.7 Yrs

State Avg: 23.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

235 Specialists

Practicing in Spokane, WA (3169 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

16.6% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

67.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kerkering (32 Years) 32 Yrs

Spokane Specialty Average (18.7 Years) 18.7 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	185	147	$276.00	$90.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	117	79	$391.00	$127.19
G2211 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's	98	72	$46.00	$16.18
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	45	45	$395.00	$129.35

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	194	128	$368.00	$125.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	124	106	$260.00	$89.99
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	32	32	$372.00	$128.43
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	22	19	$30.00	$9.52
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	18	18	$33.33	$30.25
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	18	18	$30.00	$21.90
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	14	14	$42.00	$14.43
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	11	11	$45.00	$30.67

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	258	185	$341.00	$128.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	68	66	$242.00	$92.08
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	31	29	$30.00	$9.59
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	31	31	$349.00	$132.66
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	24	24	$30.00	$29.98
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	24	24	$30.00	$21.02
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	14	14	$45.00	$30.30
96127 Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems	13	11	$13.00	$4.83

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	766	516	$331.00	$130.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	135	124	$233.00	$92.52
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	36	36	$30.00	$19.88
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	34	34	$30.00	$17.39
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	31	31	$172.00	$120.31
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	31	31	$45.00	$17.39
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	27	24	$136.00	$53.94
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$429.00	$170.17
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	19	19	$37.00	$15.10
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	14	14	$464.00	$184.62
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	12	12	$339.00	$135.44
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	12	12	$30.00	$9.71

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	1,018	546	$266.00	$110.44
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	140	136	$30.00	$16.98
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	139	135	$30.00	$19.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	110	98	$184.00	$76.70
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	86	85	$45.00	$16.93
G2012 Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related e/m servic	76	67	$36.00	$14.75
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	72	72	$172.00	$118.48
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	37	36	$42.00	$17.48
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	36	31	$131.00	$54.60
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$403.00	$168.03
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	17	17	$598.00	$250.02
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	14	14	$184.00	$76.01
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	14	14	$328.00	$214.57

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	929	449	$266.00	$108.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	281	232	$182.00	$74.23
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	220	220	$285.00	$116.15
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	199	198	$45.00	$16.61
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	119	119	$172.00	$110.61
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	97	96	$30.00	$16.68
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	94	93	$30.00	$18.65
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	80	80	$328.00	$208.64
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	36	34	$42.00	$17.08
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	33	33	$403.00	$164.52
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	28	27	$110.00	$45.53
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	22	20	$567.00	$231.79
17000 Destruction of skin growth	21	19	$161.00	$65.88
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	18	18	$130.00	$53.37
99406 Smoking and tobacco use intermediate counseling, greater than 3 minutes up to 10 minutes	12	11	$37.00	$14.83

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	803	406	$253.00	$106.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	449	313	$170.78	$72.85
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	310	310	$275.00	$117.09
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	209	204	$45.00	$20.58
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	168	168	$320.02	$200.28
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	62	62	$103.00	$44.31
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	53	53	$30.00	$20.58
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	52	52	$30.00	$18.65
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	43	42	$40.00	$17.05
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	43	42	$172.00	$105.59
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	34	34	$387.00	$161.02
17000 Destruction of skin growth	19	17	$156.00	$63.44
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	15	15	$547.00	$224.20
96127 Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems	12	11	$15.00	$6.41
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	12	12	$405.00	$172.15
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	11	11	$487.00	$207.40

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	1,233	507	$115.31	$105.90
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	853	482	$3.02	$2.93
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	505	408	$11.04	$10.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	498	283	$79.56	$72.25
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	475	401	$23.34	$22.46
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	467	406	$12.22	$7.21
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	429	383	$18.50	$10.68
84550 Uric acid level, blood	409	377	$6.41	$3.43
84100 Phosphate level	398	373	$7.06	$3.72
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	272	170	$13.80	$13.01
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	264	186	$4.52	$4.26
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	228	163	$9.18	$8.13
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	158	156	$27.04	$25.46
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	155	155	$125.77	$114.88
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	147	146	$47.67	$46.07
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	133	109	$21.43	$20.15
85610 Blood test, clotting time	94	15	$5.64	$5.04
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	82	13	$22.50	$19.24
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	77	77	$26.06	$24.73
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	75	68	$7.40	$6.96
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level	74	68	$8.11	$7.77
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	73	69	$19.07	$16.57
85027 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test	51	46	$9.45	$8.69
83735 Magnesium level	48	41	$9.49	$9.01
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level	45	29	$19.30	$18.33
83540 Iron level	44	28	$9.18	$8.70
83550 Iron binding capacity	44	28	$12.38	$11.75
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	41	40	$27.00	$25.46
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	40	40	$41.90	$40.92
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	30	21	$12.80	$11.40
17000 Destruction of skin growth	28	24	$75.00	$66.06
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	22	18	$26.06	$24.73
85651 Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, non-automated	22	22	$5.02	$4.77
93015 Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician	22	22	$82.50	$73.43
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	22	20	$43.00	$39.80
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	22	19	$253.73	$229.67
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	22	11	$6.00	$5.59
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	21	21	$185.48	$180.12
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	20	20	$92.75	$90.58
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$188.16	$154.46
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	18	18	$156.72	$144.12
99406 Smoking and tobacco use intermediate counseling, greater than 3 minutes up to 10 minutes	18	11	$15.56	$14.27
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration	18	17	$65.00	$61.23
82746 Folic acid level	16	15	$21.00	$19.77
83880 Natriuretic peptide (heart and blood vessel protein) level	14	11	$48.08	$45.63
G0328 Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous	13	13	$22.38	$21.38
82565 Blood creatinine level	13	12	$7.50	$6.64
86803 Hepatitis c antibody measurement	13	13	$20.00	$19.18
86140 Measurement C-reactive protein for detection of infection or inflammation	11	11	$7.10	$6.96

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-11-24

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License WA MD00034069

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 - Geriatric Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RG0300X

State License WA MD00034069

An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

8207557 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Premera

910987719 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Providence Health And Services Washington

16528 E Desmet Ct, Spokane Valley, WA 992163522

Phone: 5099449440

Secondary Practice Locations

1215 N Mcdonald Rd, Ste 101

Spokane Valley, WA 992161048

Phone: 5099241950

820 S Mcclellan St Ste 200

Spokane, WA 992042456

Phone: 5097471144

16528 E Desmet Ct Ste B2100

Spokane Valley, WA 992163522

Phone: 5099442440

5633 N Lidgerwood St

Spokane, WA 992081224

Phone: 5094820111

101 W 8th Ave

Spokane, WA 992042307

Phone: 5094743131

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

16 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location November 24, 2025

Registered at 624 E FRONT AVE, SPOKANE, WA 992022139 (Tel: 5096269900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 24, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 31001-4114, PASADENA, CA 911100001 (Tel: 8667472455)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 24, 2025

Internal Medicine (License #MD00034069 in WA)

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Updated Practice Location October 19, 2021

Registered at 16528 E DESMET CT STE B2100, SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 992163522 (Tel: 5099442440)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 19, 2021

Internal Medicine (License #MD00034069 in WA)

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NPI Profile Active November 27, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 27, 2017

Registered at PO BOX 421, LIBERTY LAKE, WA 990190421 (Tel: 8667472455)

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Updated Practice Location November 27, 2017

Registered at 1215 N MCDONALD RD, STE 101, SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 992161048 (Tel: 5099241950)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 27, 2017

Recorded as MICHAEL KERKERING, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 27, 2017

Internal Medicine (License #MD00034069 in WA)

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NPI Profile Active February 28, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location February 28, 2008

Registered at 1215 N MCDONALD RD, STE 101, SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 992161048 (Tel: 5099241950)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address February 28, 2008

Registered at 1215 N MCDONALD RD, STE 101, SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 992161048 (Tel: 5099241950)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 28, 2008

Recorded as MICHAEL KERKERING, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 28, 2008

Internal Medicine (License #MD00034069 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1881602910

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 04, 2006

Last Update: November 24, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 31001-4114

Pasadena, CA 911100001

Phone: 8667472455

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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