2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1245386119 N.D., L.AC.
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DAVID KERN, N.D., L.AC.

Acupuncturist in KIHEI, Hawaii. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
55
Medicare Part D claims · 12 beneficiaries · Acupuncturist avg: 797
What the federal data reveals: DAVID KERN, N.D., L.AC. is a Acupuncturist ([object Object]) practicing in KIHEI, Hawaii with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 55 claims across 12 beneficiaries .

What stands out: DAVID KERN, N.D., L.AC. filed 55 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across KIHEI, Hawaii. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DAVID KERN, N.D., L.AC. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/25/2007

NPI 1245386119

Primary specialty

Acupuncturist

Mid-sized

33,269 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

55 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 797

Specialty distribution in Hawaii

How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among Hawaii providers

Hawaii providers

Acupuncturist share within Hawaii

1. Acupuncturist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acupuncturist share within Hawaii

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Acupuncturist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Acupuncturist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Acupuncturist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Acupuncturist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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DAVID KERN, N.D., L.AC. is a Acupuncturist provider practicing in KIHEI, Hawaii, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: N.D., L.AC.. NPI: 1245386119. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

DAVID KERN, N.D., L.AC. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acupuncturist provider holding N.D., L.AC. credentials at 2395 S KIHEI RD STE 204, KIHEI, HI, 96753, with a listed phone of (808) 874-5660. NPI 1245386119 was issued on 01/25/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KERN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 55 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 12 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,269 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2395 S KIHEI RD STE 204
KIHEI, HI 96753

Provider Details

NPI 1245386119
Specialty Acupuncturist
Credentials N.D., L.AC.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/25/2007

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

55
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
12
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
98
Total Day Supply
2,936
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.53

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Estradiol
11
Levothyroxine Sodium
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Acupuncturist Overview

How DAVID KERN, N.D., L.AC. fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.

33,269
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID KERN, N.D., L.AC.'s 55 claims are below the specialty average of 797.

Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in Hawaii

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Hawaii, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KERN.

Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID KERN, N.D., L.AC.'s specialty?
DAVID KERN, N.D., L.AC. specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in KIHEI, Hawaii. Credentials: N.D., L.AC..
How much does DAVID KERN, N.D., L.AC. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID KERN, N.D., L.AC. wrote 55 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 12 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID KERN, N.D., L.AC. located?
DAVID KERN, N.D., L.AC. is located at 2395 S KIHEI RD STE 204, KIHEI, HI, 96753. Phone: (808) 874-5660.
What is DAVID KERN, N.D., L.AC.'s NPI number?
DAVID KERN, N.D., L.AC.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245386119, issued on 01/25/2007.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US?
There are 33,269 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID KERN, N.D., L.AC. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID KERN, N.D., L.AC.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID KERN, N.D., L.AC. accept Medicare?
DAVID KERN, N.D., L.AC. appears in CMS Medicare data with 55 Part D claims and 12 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID KERN, N.D., L.AC.'s credentials?
DAVID KERN, N.D., L.AC.'s NPI is 1245386119 with credentials N.D., L.AC.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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