Quick answers
- Which hospitals does John S. Kern work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists John S. Kern at 1 hospital: Franciscan Health Crown Point. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does John S. Kern see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Merrillville, IN and East Chicago, IN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is John S. Kern's specialty?
- Medicare lists Psychiatry as the primary specialty.
- Does John S. Kern accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John S. Kern 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 John S. Kern?
- (219) 736-9115, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is John S. Kern's NPI number?
- 1083615454. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where John S. Kern works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John S. Kern at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Franciscan Health Crown PointCrown Point, IN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 150126
Practice locations
Addresses where John S. Kern is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1441 E 84th PlMerrillville, IN 46410 (219) 736‑9115
- 1441 E 84th Pl, Regional Mental Health Center MerrillvilleMerrillville, IN 46410 (219) 736‑9115
- 3903 Indianapolis BlvdEast Chicago, IN 46312 (219) 398‑7050
- 8555 Taft StMerrillville, IN 46410
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John S. Kern as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Southlake Community Mental Health Center Inc39 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Merrillville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Merrillville, IN — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wayne State University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1083615454 |
| 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