Quick answers
- Does Andrew S. Kerns accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Andrew S. Kerns 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 Andrew S. Kerns see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 59 Original Medicare patients and 69 services for Andrew S. Kerns. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Andrew S. Kerns's NPI number?
- 1518309467. 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 Andrew S. Kerns, 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 | 59 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 69 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)45 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure69%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes25%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Andrew S. Kerns is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7706 Bardstown Rd, Suite 102Louisville, KY 40291 (502) 968‑6860
- 7900 Shelbyville Rd, Suite A15Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 327‑8568
- 9474 Brownsboro RdLouisville, KY 40241 (502) 882‑1442
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Andrew S. Kerns as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kevin Snipes Od and Associates PSC14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Louisville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisville, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kevin Snipes Od and Associates PSC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Indiana University - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518309467 |
| 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