Quick answers
- Does Joshua H. Kern accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua H. 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 Joshua H. Kern see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,714 Original Medicare patients and 2,984 services for Joshua H. Kern. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua H. Kern's NPI number?
- 1447281365. 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 Joshua H. 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 | 1,714 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,984 |
| Different services or procedures | 58 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)251 services
- Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)210 services
- Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue (76536)207 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast (74176)172 services
- Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity (76770)127 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
- Diabetes40%
- Anxiety36%
Hospitals where Joshua H. Kern works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua H. Kern 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.
- John T Mather Memorial Hospital of Port JeffersonPort Jefferson, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330185
- Long Island Jewish Medical CenterNew Hyde Park, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330195
- North Shore University HospitalManhasset, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330106
- Ns/Lij HS Huntington HospitalHuntington, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330045
- Peconic Bay Medical CenterRiverhead, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330107
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua H. Kern is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10201 66th RdForest Hills, NY 11375 (718) 830‑4000
- 1220 Hicksville RdSeaford, NY 11783 (516) 266‑3456
- 9525 Queens BlvdRego Park, NY 11374 (718) 360‑5522
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua H. Kern as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Shore-Lij Medical PC6,440 clinicians in the group
- Southside Faculty Medical Affiliates University Faculty Practice Corp231 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Forest Hills
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Forest Hills, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Shore-Lij Medical PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447281365 |
| 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