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Unclaimed ProfileAbout KERNER
Based in Las Cruces, NM, James D Kerner, M.D., PhD is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. James graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 1998. Medicare claims data shows James provided 14,845 services to 9,137 patients.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kerner?
Dr. Kerner is a dermatology in Las Cruces, NM. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “DERMATOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kerner's address?
Dr. Kerner is listed at 141 N ROADRUNNER PKWY STE 228, Las Cruces, NM 88011. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kerner?
The number on file is (575) 521-1177. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Kerner?
Dr. Kerner's National Provider Identifier is 1962429563. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Kerner train?
Dr. Kerner attended Washington University School of Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kerner have?
Dr. Kerner has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Kerner perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kerner performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, biopsy of related skin growth, first growth and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth; provides treatments such as administration of chemotherapy into growth, 1-7, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (575) 521-1177
- Email not available
Practice Locations
141 N ROADRUNNER PKWY STE 228
Las Cruces, NM 88011
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
14,845 services · 9,137 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
3,868 |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
1,754 |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
1,398 |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
719 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
428 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 17281 |
198 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 17262 |
166 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 17261 |
131 |
| Biopsy of ear | Procedure | 69100 |
99 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 17271 |
87 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other dermatology specialists in Las Cruces 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1998 at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 7
Providers in NM who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.