Quick answers
- Does Margaret R. McKernan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Margaret R. McKernan 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 Margaret R. McKernan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 418 Original Medicare patients and 2,577 services for Margaret R. McKernan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Margaret R. McKernan's NPI number?
- 1982259024. 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 Margaret R. McKernan, 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 | 418 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,577 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)801 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)332 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)263 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)149 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)141 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 pressure73%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Anxiety26%
Hospitals where Margaret R. McKernan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Margaret R. McKernan 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.
- Mercy Regional Medical CenterLorain, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360172
Practice locations
Addresses where Margaret R. McKernan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6150 Park Square Dr, Suite BLorain, OH 44053 (440) 984‑6499
- 7580 Auburn Rd, Suite 301Painesville, OH 44077 (440) 352‑7546
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Margaret R. McKernan as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Apex Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center, LLC53 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Lorain
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lorain, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Apex Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982259024 |
| 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