Quick answers
- Does Kristin M. Kern accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristin M. 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 Kristin M. Kern see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 122 Original Medicare patients and 193 services for Kristin M. Kern. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristin M. Kern's NPI number?
- 1609531953. 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 Kristin M. 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 | 122 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 193 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)31 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)31 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)29 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)26 services
- Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing (65778)23 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 cholesterol69%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia61%
- Depression57%
- Anxiety47%
- Arthritis45%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristin M. Kern is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2595 Interstate Dr, Suite 103Harrisburg, PA 17110
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristin M. Kern as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Onsight Health Care, LLC34 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Harrisburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Harrisburg, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Onsight Health Care, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Pennsylvania College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2021 (5 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609531953 |
| 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