Quick answers
- Does Nicole P. Kerner accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicole P. Kerner 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 Nicole P. Kerner see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 28 Original Medicare patients and 38 services for Nicole P. Kerner. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicole P. Kerner's NPI number?
- 1205996998. 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 Nicole P. Kerner, 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 | 28 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 38 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 63 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)14 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 pressure68%
- High cholesterol46%
Hospitals where Nicole P. Kerner works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicole P. Kerner at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Duke University HospitalDurham, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340030
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicole P. Kerner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2301 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 (919) 684‑8111
- 2351 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 (919) 684‑8111
- 40 Duke Medicine CirDurham, NC 27710 (919) 684‑8111
- 5601 Arringdon Park DrMorrisville, NC 27560 (919) 684‑8111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicole P. Kerner as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc3,185 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Find other Obstetrics/Gynecology doctors in North Carolina →
Other OB-GYNs in Durham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Durham, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205996998 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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