RYAN ERIC KERN OD
NPI 1497232425
Optometrist in Greenville, NC
Quality Rating: 85.85 out of 100 score
NPI Status: Active since July 23, 2018
Contact Information
9 MEDICAL DR BLDG 9A
GREENVILLE, NC
ZIP 27834
Phone: (252) 816-8000
- Individual
- Male
- Optometrist
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About RYAN KERN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ryan Kern, a provider established in Greenville, North Carolina with a medical specialization in Optometrist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1497232425 assigned on July 2018. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 152W00000X with license number 2849 (NC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated May 2025.
- NPI
- 1497232425
- Provider Name
- RYAN ERIC KERN OD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 9 MEDICAL DR BLDG 9A GREENVILLE, NC 27834
- Location Phone
- (252) 816-8000
- Mailing Address
- 9 MEDICAL DR BLDG 9A GREENVILLE, NC 27834
- Mailing Phone
- (252) 816-8000
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 07-23-2018
- Last Update Date
- 05-06-2025
- Code Navigator
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 7630 Germantown Ave Ste 4
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 276-6000 - 3300 Henry Ave Ste 104
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 276-6000 - 1200 W Godfrey Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 276-6000 - 911 Bypass Rd Bldg A
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 430-2209 - 147 Sycamore St
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 218-5540
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Optometrist
- Taxonomy Code
- 152W00000X
- Type
- Eye and Vision Services Providers
- License No.
- 2849
- License State
- NC
- Taxonomy Description
- Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 152W00000X | Eye and Vision Services Providers | Optometrist | OEG003438 (PA) |
| 2 | 152W00000X | Eye and Vision Services Providers | Optometrist | 2161DT (KY) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue Choice Preferred Bronze PPO? 201 - PPO
- Blue Choice Preferred Bronze PPO? 701 - PPO
- Blue Choice Preferred Bronze PPO? Standard - Select Rx Copays - PPO
- Blue Choice Preferred Gold PPO? 204 - PPO
- Blue Choice Preferred Gold PPO? Standard - Rx Copays - PPO
- Blue Choice Preferred Security PPO? 200 - PPO
- Blue Choice Preferred Silver PPO? 203 - PPO
- Blue Choice Preferred Silver PPO? 801 - PPO
- Blue Choice Preferred Silver PPO? Standard - Select Rx Copays - PPO
- Blue Precision Bronze HMO? 205 - HMO
- Blue Precision Bronze HMO? 701 - HMO
- Blue Precision Bronze HMO? Standard - Select Rx Copays - HMO
- Blue Precision Gold HMO? 207 - HMO
- Blue Precision Gold HMO? 703 - HMO
- Blue Precision Gold HMO? Standard - Rx Copays - HMO
- Blue Precision Silver HMO? 206 - HMO
- Blue Precision Silver HMO? 704 - HMO
- Blue Precision Silver HMO? Standard - Select Rx Copays - HMO
- BlueCare Direct Bronze? Standard - Select Rx Copays with Advocate - HMO
- BlueCare Direct Gold? Standard - Rx Copays with Advocate - HMO
- Blue Focus Bronze POS? 205 - POS
- Blue Focus Bronze POS? 705 - POS
- Blue Focus Bronze POS? Standard - POS
- Blue Focus Gold POS? 207 - POS
- Blue Focus Gold POS? Standard - POS
- Blue Focus Silver POS? 206 - POS
- Blue Focus Silver POS? Standard - POS
- Blue Preferred Bronze PPO? 201 - PPO
- Blue Preferred Bronze PPO? 202 - PPO
- Blue Preferred Bronze PPO? Standard - PPO
- Blue Preferred Gold PPO? 204 - PPO
- Blue Preferred Gold PPO? Standard - PPO
- Blue Preferred Security PPO? 200 - PPO
- Blue Preferred Silver PPO? 203 - PPO
- Blue Preferred Silver PPO? 308 - PPO
- Blue Preferred Silver PPO? Standard - PPO
- Blue Advantage Bronze PPO? 202 - PPO
- Blue Advantage Bronze PPO? 203 - PPO
- Blue Advantage Bronze PPO? Standard - PPO
- Blue Advantage Gold PPO? 309 - PPO
- Blue Advantage Gold PPO? 604 - PPO
- Blue Advantage Gold PPO? Standard - PPO
- Blue Advantage Silver PPO? 204 - PPO
- Blue Advantage Silver PPO? 501 - PPO
- Blue Advantage Silver PPO? Standard - PPO
- Blue Preferred Bronze PPO? Standard - PPO
- Blue Preferred Gold PPO? Standard - PPO
- Blue Preferred Security PPO? 200 - PPO
- Blue Preferred Silver PPO? Standard - PPO
- MyBlue Gold HMO? 704 - HMO
- MyBlue Gold HMO? 804 - HMO
- MyBlue Gold HMO? Standard - HMO
- MyBlue Silver HMO? 705 - HMO
- MyBlue Silver HMO? 803 - HMO
- MyBlue Silver HMO? Standard - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 204 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 301 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? Standard - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 206 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 603 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? Standard - HMO
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 303 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 305 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 203 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 803 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 202 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 605 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Security HMO? 200 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 205 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 801 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? Standard - HMO
- MyBlue Health Bronze? 402 - HMO
- Bronze First 7500 $25 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Bronze First 7500 $25 Generic Drugs Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Diabetes Gold 1100 $0 Select Drugs & Specialized Services - HMO
- Diabetes Gold 1100 $0 Select Drugs & Specialized Services Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Diabetes Silver 4000 $0 Select Drugs & Specialized Services - HMO
- Diabetes Silver 4000 $0 Select Drugs & Specialized Services Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Gold 1500 $15 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Gold 1500 $15 Generic Drugs Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Healthy Heart Gold 1500 $0 Select Drugs & Specialized Services - HMO
- Healthy Heart Gold 1500 $0 Select Drugs & Specialized Services Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Healthy Heart Silver 4500 $0 Select Drugs & Specialized Services - HMO
- Healthy Heart Silver 4500 $0 Select Drugs & Specialized Services Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Low Deductible Silver 4500 $3 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Low Deductible Silver 4500 $3 Generic Drugs Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Low Premium Silver 6000 $3 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Low Premium Silver 6000 $3 Generic Drugs Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Platinum Zero $5 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Platinum Zero $5 Generic Drugs Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Silver 5000 $20 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Silver 5000 $20 Generic Drugs Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Ryan Kern is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Established patient complete exam of visual system
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Imaging of optic nerve
Imaging of retina
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
This service was performed 20 times for 20 patientsThis is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 42 times for 21 patientsImaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).
This service was performed 13 times for 13 patientsImaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
This service was performed 16 times for 14 patientsThis service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
This service was performed 14 times for 14 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 27834 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $125.01
- Minimum New Patient Price $54.12
- Maximum New Patient Price $165.09
- Average New Patient Copayment $31.25
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.53
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.27
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $67.72
- Minimum Established Patient Price $17.21
- Maximum Established Patient Price $134.61
- Average Established Patient Copayment $16.93
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.3
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.65
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
Overall MIPS Quality Performance
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 85.85, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.
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Final Score: 85.85 out of 100
The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment.
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Quality Score: 87.98
The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category compromises 40% providers final MPIS scores.
There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey.
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Promoting Interoperability Score: N/A
The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category compromises 25% providers final MPIS scores.
The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data. -
Improvement Activities Score: 40
The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The improvement activities measure category compromises 15% providers final MPIS scores.
The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category compromises 15% of providers final MPIS scores. -
Cost Score: 58.2
The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.
Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores. -
Cost Score: 58.2
The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.
Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.
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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation
The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.
| Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation. | |||||||||
| 1 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit. | |||||||||
| 2 | 4 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24. | |||||||||
| 2 + 4 + 1 + 8 + 7 + 4 + 3 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 24 = 65 | |||||||||
| Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit. | |||||||||
| 70 - 65 = 5 | 5 | ||||||||
The NPI number 1497232425 is valid because the calculated check digit 5 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1497232425, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on July 23, 2018
The provider is located at 9 Medical Dr Bldg 9a Greenville, Nc 27834 and the phone number is (252) 816-8000
The provider's speciality is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.
Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).
The provider has an overall high rating in the following quality measures: quality clinical practices and patient outcomes and experiences.
Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $125.01 with an average copayment of $31.25 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $67.72 and an average copayment of 16.93. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.
The most common procedures or services performed by this practitioner are: Established patient complete exam of visual system, Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes, Imaging of optic nerve, Imaging of retina and New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes.
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