2026 NPPES data MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician NPI 1700068384 MD
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KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician in OAK RIDGE, Tennessee. 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
477
Medicare Part D claims · 335 beneficiaries · MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician avg: 607
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.6K
91 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 477 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
477
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/05/2007

NPI 1700068384

Primary specialty

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician

Niche

1,102 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

477 21% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 607

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician share within Tennessee

1. MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician share within Tennessee

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 599 OAK RIDGE TPKE, OAK RIDGE, TN, 37830, with a listed phone of (865) 482-2129. NPI 1700068384 was issued on 12/05/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KERCHNER 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 477 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 335 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,102 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 607 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

599 OAK RIDGE TPKE
OAK RIDGE, TN 37830

Provider Details

NPI 1700068384
Specialty MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/05/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF OAK RIDGE,PC
OAK RIDGE, TN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.6K

Largest payer

E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

477
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
335
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
484
Total Day Supply
6,855
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Antibiotic Claims
107

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
32% female / 68% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 116, 75-84: 145, 85+: 63

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Gentamicin Sulfate
184
Mupirocin
99
Doxycycline Hyclate
86
Fluorouracil
45
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
23

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

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Overview

How KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD fits within the MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,102
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
607
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD's 477 claims are below the specialty average of 607.

Nearby MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD's specialty?
KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD specializes in MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician and practices in OAK RIDGE, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD wrote 477 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 335 beneficiaries.
What is KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD's Medicare quality score?
KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD located?
KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD is located at 599 OAK RIDGE TPKE, OAK RIDGE, TN, 37830. Phone: (865) 482-2129.
What is KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD's NPI number?
KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700068384, issued on 12/05/2007.
How many MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,102 MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider writes 607 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gentamicin Sulfate, Mupirocin, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD accept Medicare?
KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 477 Part D claims and 335 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD's credentials?
KATHERINE KERCHNER, MD's NPI is 1700068384 with credentials MD. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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