Quick answers
- Does Kathleen W. Stern accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathleen W. Stern 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 Kathleen W. Stern see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 473 Original Medicare patients and 2,464 services for Kathleen W. Stern. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kathleen W. Stern's NPI number?
- 1013990720. 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 Kathleen W. Stern, 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 | 473 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,464 |
| Different services or procedures | 60 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)611 services
- 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 (G2211)448 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)243 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)170 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)122 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%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis55%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Anxiety30%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kathleen W. Stern is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 187 Thomas Johnson Dr, Suite 6Frederick, MD 21702
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kathleen W. Stern as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Amber Hill Physical Therapy Inc334 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Geriatric Medicinealso
Other family doctors in Frederick
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Frederick, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Amber Hill Physical Therapy Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1013990720 |
| 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