Quick answers
- Does Richard T. Kershen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard T. Kershen 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 Richard T. Kershen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 284 Original Medicare patients and 13,564 services for Richard T. Kershen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard T. Kershen's NPI number?
- 1972527158. 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 Richard T. Kershen, 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 | 284 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 13,564 |
| Different services or procedures | 90 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (J0585)12,000 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)300 services
- Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding (51798)217 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)183 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)122 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)39%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Anxiety36%
Hospitals where Richard T. Kershen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard T. Kershen 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.
- Charlotte Hungerford HospitalTorrington, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070011
- Hartford HospitalHartford, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070025
- St Vincent's Medical CenterBridgeport, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070028
- The Hospital of Central ConnecticutNew Britain, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070035
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard T. Kershen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 85 Seymour St, Suite 416Hartford, CT 06106 (860) 676‑4010
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard T. Kershen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists PLLC1,588 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Urologyprimary
Other urologists in Hartford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hartford, CT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972527158 |
| 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