Dr. John S Kern
Psychiatry in Merrillville, Indiana
Overview
Dr. John S Kern, MD, is a Psychiatry specialist in Merrillville, Indiana. He attended and graduated from Northwestern University Medical School, having years of diverse experience, especially in Psychiatry. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Franciscan St Anthony Health - Crown Point, St Mary Medical Center Inc. Dr. John S Kern also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Southlake Community Mental Health Center Inc. Dr. John S Kern accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (219) 769-4005 to request Dr. John S Kern the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
John S Kern |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
6002872868 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Psychiatry (primary specialty)
Experience
- Years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
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Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. John S Kern attended and graduated from Northwestern University Medical School.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1083615454
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. John S Kern
Medical Licenses
Dr. John S Kern has been primarily specialized in Psychiatry for years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry
click for detail Psychiatry A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
| MD60702434 | Washington |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Crown Point, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Hobart, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Southlake Community Mental Health Center Inc
| Southlake Community Mental Health Center Inc | 34 |
Practice Locations
8555 Taft St
Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: (219) 769-4005
Fax: (219) 769-2508
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, August 4, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, May 17, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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