Quick answers
- Does Joseph F. Kern accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph F. Kern 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 Joseph F. Kern see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 44 Original Medicare patients and 72 services for Joseph F. Kern. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph F. Kern's NPI number?
- 1124264023. 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 Joseph F. Kern, 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 | 44 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 72 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)20 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure66%
- Arthritis50%
- Osteoporosis32%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Anxiety25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph F. Kern is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 26 S Bryn Mawr AveBryn Mawr, PA 19010 (610) 527‑3112
- 545 W Germantown Pike, Fl 3Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 (610) 275‑0500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph F. Kern as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Penna Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Maxillofacial Surgeryprimary
- Oral Surgeryalso
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Other maxillofacial surgeons in Bryn Mawr
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bryn Mawr, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Penna Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DDS |
|---|---|
| Dental school | University Of Maryland At Baltimore School Of Dentistry |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since dental school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1124264023 |
| 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