Richard Lee Kern Jr, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Wichita Falls, TX

Richard Lee Kern Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Wichita Falls, Texas. He went to Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Neurological Surgery Specialist Of North Texas Pllc and his current practice location is 3808 Kemp Blvd Ste A, Wichita Falls, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (940) 234-3000.

Richard Lee Kern Jr is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K7175) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1396819371.

Contact Information

Richard Lee Kern Jr, MD
3808 Kemp Blvd Ste A,
Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2150
(940) 234-3000
(940) 234-3005

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard Lee Kern Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience28 Years
Location3808 Kemp Blvd Ste A, Wichita Falls, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Richard Lee Kern Jr attended and graduated from Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396819371
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/30/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365643608
  • Enrollment ID: I20170822000851

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard Lee Kern Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396819371NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery K7175 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Encompass Home Health Of Wichita FallsWichita falls, TXHome health agency
Healing Hands Healthcare LlcWichita falls, TXHome health agency
United Regional Health Care SystemWichita falls, TXHospital
Kell West Regional HospitalWichita falls, TXHospital
Hardeman County Memorial HospitalQuanah, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Neurological Surgery Specialist Of North Texas Pllc30728539107

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Richard Lee Kern Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNeurological Surgery Specialist Of North Texas Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003389636
PECOS PAC ID: 3072853910
Enrollment ID: O20190318000091

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Richard Lee Kern Jr is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Richard Lee Kern Jr, MD
3808 Kemp Blvd Ste A,
Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2150

Ph: (940) 234-3000
Richard Lee Kern Jr, MD
3808 Kemp Blvd Ste A,
Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2150

Ph: (940) 234-3000

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