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- 3227 Sunset Blvd # D, Ste 101, West Columbia, SC 29169
About Dr. Kern
Jennifer M. Kern, DPM is a healthcare provider in West Columbia, SC specializing in podiatry. Jennifer trained at Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. According to Medicare claims data, Jennifer cared for 964 Medicare patients across 78,056 services. The services billed most often include capsaicin 8% patch, per square centimeter, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1568402790.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (803) 926-0039
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
3227 SUNSET BLVD # D STE 101
West Columbia, SC 29169
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Podiatry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Circulation
Circulation & swelling
Deformities
Heel & foot pain
Injuries
Injuries & trauma
Joint pain
Lumps & bumps
Nail conditions
Nerve pain
Nerve problems
Pain
Pediatric foot problems
Skin & nails
Skin conditions
Structural foot problems
Tendon problems
Toe problems
Procedures & services
Ankle surgery
- Ankle Replacement
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
Bracing & immobilization
Cosmetic
Diagnostic
Foot surgery
- Big Toe Fusion
- Big Toe Joint Replacement
- Bone Spur Removal Foot
- Flat Foot Reconstruction
- Foot Fracture Pinning
- Ganglion Cyst Removal Foot
- Hammertoe Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma Surgery
- Plantar Fascia Release
- Plantar Fibroma Removal
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
Imaging & diagnostics
Non-surgical pain relief
Pain relief
Procedures
Routine & preventive care
Surgery
- Claw toe surgery
- Lapiplasty
- Minimally invasive bunion surgery
- Plantar plate repair
- Pump bump surgery
- Sesamoid removal
- Subtalar arthroereisis
- Toe lengthening surgery
- Tailor's Bunion Surgery
Wound care
Most searched procedures
Injections
- Alcohol Injections For Neuroma
- Amniotic injection for foot pain
- Botox for sweaty feet
- Cortisone Shot In Foot
- PRP Therapy For Foot
Nail procedures
Tendon procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
78,056 services · 964 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
104 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
72 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Destruction of peripheral nerve or branch | Procedure | 64640 |
67 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
35 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | Procedure | 11750 |
32 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| X-ray of foot, 2 views | Imaging | 73620 |
36 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| X-ray of heel, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73650 |
23 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less | Treatment | 97597 |
58 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Capsaicin 8% patch, per square centimeter | Drug given | J7336 |
76,160 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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 podiatry specialists in West Columbia 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1988 at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Kern's specialty?
Dr. Kern is a podiatry in West Columbia, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Kern?
Dr. Kern is listed at 3227 Sunset Blvd # D Ste 101, West Columbia, SC 29169. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Kern?
The number on file is (803) 926-0039. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kern's NPI number?
Dr. Kern's National Provider Identifier is 1568402790. 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
What is Dr. Kern's medical education?
Dr. Kern attended Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Kern been practicing?
Dr. Kern has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Kern known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kern performs procedures including removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, injection into tendon or ligament and destruction of peripheral nerve or branch; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, 2 views and x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views; provides treatments such as removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Kern confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kern. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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