Quick answers
- Does Kathleen M. Fernan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathleen M. Fernan 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 Kathleen M. Fernan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 168 Original Medicare patients and 995 services for Kathleen M. Fernan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kathleen M. Fernan's NPI number?
- 1770584070. 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 Kathleen M. Fernan, 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 | 168 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 995 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)251 services
- Osteopathic manipulative treatment, 9-10 body regions (98929)117 services
- Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related e/m servic (G2012)115 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)89 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)72 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 pressure61%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes37%
- Atrial fibrillation16%
- Ischemic heart disease15%
Hospitals where Kathleen M. Fernan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kathleen M. Fernan 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.
- Penn Highlands DuboisDubois, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390086
- Penn Highlands ElkSaint Marys, PA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 391315
- Saint Vincent HospitalErie, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390009
- UPMC KaneKane, PA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 391318
Practice locations
Addresses where Kathleen M. Fernan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 200 S Mill AveRidgway, PA 15853 (814) 772‑0722
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kathleen M. Fernan as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Fernan Family Practice2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other family doctors in Pennsylvania
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pennsylvania — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770584070 |
| 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