Quick answers
- Does Cheryl L. Kern Buell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cheryl L. Kern Buell 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 Cheryl L. Kern Buell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 158 Original Medicare patients and 556 services for Cheryl L. Kern Buell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Cheryl L. Kern Buell's NPI number?
- 1447258983. 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 Cheryl L. Kern Buell, 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 | 158 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 556 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)182 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)156 services
- Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding (51798)124 services
- Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope (55866)22 services
- Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis using an endoscope (38571)21 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)54%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Diabetes39%
Hospitals where Cheryl L. Kern Buell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cheryl L. Kern Buell 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.
- Lima Memorial Health SystemLima, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360009
- Mercy Health St Ritas Medical CenterLima, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360066
Practice locations
Addresses where Cheryl L. Kern Buell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 830 W High St, Suite 390Lima, OH 45801
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Cheryl L. Kern Buell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mercy Health Physicians Lima Specialty Care LLC253 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Lima
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lima, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mercy Health Physicians Lima Specialty Care LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | University Of Toledo College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447258983 |
| 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