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- 676 N Saint Clair St Ste 1200, Chicago, IL 60611
About Dr. Kern
Based in Chicago, IL, Robert Kern, MD is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). Robert graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 1985. According to Medicare claims data, Robert cared for 190 Medicare patients across 221 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and ct scan of face without contrast. NPI 1033149992 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
- (312) 695-8182
- Email not available
Practice Locations
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 1200
Chicago, IL 60611
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
221 services · 190 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
38 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
127 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
38 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
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.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 otolaryngology specialists in Chicago 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ct scan of face without contrast 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kern?
Dr. Kern is an otolaryngology (ent) in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kern's address?
Dr. Kern is listed at 676 N Saint Clair St Ste 1200, Chicago, IL 60611. 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. Kern?
The number on file is (312) 695-8182. 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 1033149992. 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. Kern train?
Dr. Kern attended Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Kern been practicing?
Dr. Kern has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Kern perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kern performs imaging including ct scan of face without contrast, 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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