Quick answers
- Which hospitals does David B. Kerns work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists David B. Kerns at 5 hospitals: CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, UT Health East Texas Athens Hospital and UT Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does David B. Kerns see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Tyler, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is David B. Kerns's specialty?
- Medicare lists Vascular Surgery as the primary specialty, and also General Surgery.
- Does David B. Kerns accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David B. Kerns accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for David B. Kerns?
- (903) 590-5611, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is David B. Kerns's NPI number?
- 1073515565. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where David B. Kerns works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David B. Kerns at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical CenterLongview, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450032
- CHRISTUS Mother Frances HospitalTyler, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450102
- University of Texas Health Science Center at TylerTyler, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450690
- UT Health East Texas Athens HospitalAthens, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450389
- UT Health East Texas Tyler Regional HospitalTyler, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450083
Practice locations
Addresses where David B. Kerns is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1000 S Beckham AveTyler, TX 75701 (903) 590‑5611
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David B. Kerns as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- ETMC Physician Group, Inc.381 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Vascular Surgeryprimary
- General Surgeryalso
Other vascular surgeons in Tyler
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tyler, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas |
| Graduation year | 1987 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1073515565 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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