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Thoracic Surgery

John A. Kern, MD

Works at hospitals in Fishersville, VA · Charlottesville, VA · Harrisonburg, VA … · Virginia

Summary

John A. Kern, MD (Thoracic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Fishersville, VA, Charlottesville, VA and Harrisonburg, VA and other places. NPI 1164591772. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about John A. Kern, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Thoracic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
38Years since medical school (graduated 1988)
University Of Virginia School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
University of Virginia Physicians GroupGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does John A. Kern work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists John A. Kern at 5 hospitals: Augusta Health, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, Sentara RMH Medical Center, University of Virginia Medical Center and UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does John A. Kern see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Charlottesville, VA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is John A. Kern's specialty?
Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does John A. Kern accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John A. 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 A. Kern?
(434) 243-1000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is John A. Kern's NPI number?
1164591772. 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 A. Kern works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John A. Kern at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where John A. Kern is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists John A. Kern as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • University of Virginia Physicians Group1,717 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Charlottesville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charlottesville, VA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Virginia School Of Medicine
Graduation year1988
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164591772
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians