Quick answers
- Does Harry F. Kersten Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Harry F. Kersten Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Harry F. Kersten Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 90 Original Medicare patients and 115 services for Harry F. Kersten Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Harry F. Kersten Iii's NPI number?
- 1013958727. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Harry F. Kersten Iii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 90 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 115 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance (01940)53 services
- Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of neck or upper back accessed through skin using imaging guidance (01939)21 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol73%
- Depression40%
- Anxiety36%
- Diabetes33%
Practice locations
Addresses where Harry F. Kersten Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 200 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 200Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 (205) 723‑0088
- 727 Memorial DrBessemer, AL 35022 (205) 332‑3160
- 83825 Hwy 9Ashland, AL 36251 (256) 354‑1195
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Harry F. Kersten Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Robert W Nesbitt MD PC13 clinicians in the group
- Clay County Healthcare Authority8 clinicians in the group
- Patriot Perioperative Partners, Inc2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Alabama →
Other nurse anesthetists in Vestavia Hills
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Vestavia Hills, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Robert W Nesbitt MD PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1013958727 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians