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- Hattiesburg location main office
123 S 27Th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 - Hattiesburg location
66 Old Airport Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
About Dr. Kersten
Based in Hattiesburg, MS, Keith A. Kersten, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine. Keith graduated from Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1984. Keith is also listed as specializing in emergency medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Keith cared for 690 Medicare patients across 1,187 services. The services billed most often include injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, assessment of emotional or behavioral problems, and detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus. NPI 1861445108 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (601) 450-3030
- Email not available
Practice Locations
123 S 27TH AVE
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
66 Old Airport Rd
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,187 services · 690 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems | Treatment | 96127 |
125 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
61 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
448 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | Drug given | J0696 |
46 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus | Lab test | 87804 |
71 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus | Lab test | 87426 |
65 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
62 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
55 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Detection test by nucleic acid for respiratory syncytial virus, amplified probe technique | Lab test | 87634 |
55 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Detection test by nucleic acid for multiple types influenza virus | Lab test | 87502 |
34 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family doctors in Hattiesburg 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1984 at Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems 8
Providers in MS who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Keith A. Kersten?
Keith A. Kersten is a family doctor in Hattiesburg, MS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Keith A. Kersten's address?
Keith A. Kersten is listed at 123 S 27Th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Keith A. Kersten?
The number on file is (601) 450-3030. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Keith A. Kersten's NPI number?
Keith A. Kersten's National Provider Identifier is 1861445108. 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 Keith A. Kersten train?
Keith A. Kersten attended Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Keith A. Kersten been practicing?
Keith A. Kersten has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Keith A. Kersten perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Keith A. Kersten provides treatments such as assessment of emotional or behavioral problems and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Keith A. Kersten confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Keith A. Kersten. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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