2026 NPPES data Procedural Dermatology Physician NPI 1528155900 M.D.
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FRANK KERN, M.D.

Procedural Dermatology Physician in BRIGANTINE, New Jersey. 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
13
Medicare Part D claims · Procedural Dermatology Physician avg: 664
What the federal data reveals: FRANK KERN, M.D. is a Procedural Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BRIGANTINE, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 13 claims .

What stands out: FRANK KERN, M.D. filed 13 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BRIGANTINE, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

FRANK KERN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

FRANK KERN, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/06/2006

NPI 1528155900

Primary specialty

Procedural Dermatology Physician

Niche

679 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

13 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 664

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Procedural Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Procedural Dermatology Physician share within New Jersey

1. Procedural Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Procedural Dermatology Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Procedural Dermatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

FRANK KERN, M.D. is a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider practicing in BRIGANTINE, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1528155900. 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.

FRANK KERN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2201 BAYSHORE AVE, BRIGANTINE, NJ, 08203, with a listed phone of (609) 266-4777. NPI 1528155900 was issued on 10/06/2006. 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 13 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $642 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.

Procedural Dermatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 679 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 664 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

2201 BAYSHORE AVE
BRIGANTINE, NJ 08203

Provider Details

NPI 1528155900
Specialty Procedural Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/06/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

13
Total Claims
$642
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
16
Total Day Supply
335
Generic Drug Cost
$376

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27

Procedural Dermatology Physician Overview

How FRANK KERN, M.D. fits within the Procedural Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

679
Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Procedural Dermatology Physician
664
Avg Claims per Provider

FRANK KERN, M.D.'s 13 claims are below the specialty average of 664.

Nearby Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Procedural Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FRANK KERN, M.D.'s specialty?
FRANK KERN, M.D. specializes in Procedural Dermatology Physician and practices in BRIGANTINE, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does FRANK KERN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FRANK KERN, M.D. wrote 13 Medicare Part D claims totaling $642 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is FRANK KERN, M.D. located?
FRANK KERN, M.D. is located at 2201 BAYSHORE AVE, BRIGANTINE, NJ, 08203. Phone: (609) 266-4777.
What is FRANK KERN, M.D.'s NPI number?
FRANK KERN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528155900, issued on 10/06/2006.
How many Procedural Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 679 Procedural Dermatology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Procedural Dermatology Physician provider writes 664 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does FRANK KERN, M.D. accept Medicare?
FRANK KERN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 13 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FRANK KERN, M.D.'s credentials?
FRANK KERN, M.D.'s NPI is 1528155900 with credentials M.D.. 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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