Physician Profile
Vern E. Kerchberger, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kerchberger
Based in Nashville, TN, Vern E. Kerchberger, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under critical care medicine. Vern graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2012. Vern is also listed as specializing in internal medicine and pulmonary disease. Medicare claims data shows Vern provided 112 services to 98 patients. 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, test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases, and test to measure expiratory airflow and volume.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (615) 322-3412
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1161 21ST AVE S T-1218, MCN
Nashville, TN 37232
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Critical Care 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
Blood & metabolism
Brain & nerve
- Hemorrhagic stroke
- Ruptured Brain Aneurysm
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Sudden Muscle Weakness Crisis
Brain & Nervous System
- Brain Swelling
- Fainting and syncope
- ICU Delirium and Confusion
- Ischemic stroke
- Status epilepticus
- Traumatic brain injury
Breathing & Lungs
- Collapsed lung
- Respiratory failure
- Severe asthma attack
- Severe Blood Clot in Lung
- Severe Pneumonia
Digestive emergencies
Environmental emergencies
Heart & Circulation
- Cardiac Arrest
- Shock
- Torn Aorta
Heart & vascular
Infection & Sepsis
Infections
Injury & trauma
Lung & breathing
- Critical COVID Complications
- Fluid in the Lungs
Medication reactions
Metabolic Emergencies
- Dangerous high blood sugar
- High Acid in Blood
Muscle & kidney
- Crush Injury
Organ Failure
- Acute kidney injury
- Multiple Organ Failure
- Severe Pancreatitis
- Sudden Liver Failure
Pregnancy emergencies
- Seizures During Pregnancy
Recovery
- Post-ICU Weakness
Substance emergencies
Toxicity & Trauma
- Drug overdose or poisoning
- Hypothermia and frostbite
- Severe Burns
Procedures & services
Airway & Breathing
- Airway Scope and Suctioning
- Breathing machine management
- Chest tube insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Tracheostomy
Airway procedures
Brain procedures
Breathing support
Consultation & Recovery
- Family ICU Consultation and Goals of Care
- Post-ICU Recovery Care
Digestive procedures
Emergency surgery
- Emergency Chest Opening for Trauma
Fluid Drainage
Heart procedures
Heart support
ICU recovery
- Bedsore and Wound Dressing
- Early ICU Physical Rehab
Lab tests & monitoring
Life Support
- Cardioversion for rapid heartbeat
- CPR and defibrillation
- ECMO (Heart-Lung Machine)
- Stomach Positioning for Lung Failure
- Targeted Body Cooling
- Temporary Pacemaker Placement
- Ventilator Support
Medication therapies
- Emergency Clot-Busting Medication
Medications & Infusions
- Emergency Blood Transfusion
- ICU Sedation and Pain Relief
- IV Blood Pressure Support (Pressors)
Monitoring
- Bladder and Belly Pressure Check
- Brain Blood Flow Ultrasound
- Brain Pressure Monitor Placement
- Continuous Brain Wave Monitoring
- Emergency ultrasound
- Heart Pressure Catheter Monitoring
- Lumbar puncture
Nutrition & Digestion
Nutrition support
Organ Support
Vascular Access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
112 services · 98 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | Treatment | 94729 |
18 | |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | Treatment | 94010 |
17 | |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
26 | |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
14 | |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
13 | |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
12 | |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
12 |
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 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other critical care physicians in Nashville 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Emory 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 2012 at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 7
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Vern E. Kerchberger's specialty?
Vern E. Kerchberger is a critical care physician in Nashville, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Critical Care Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Vern E. Kerchberger?
Vern E. Kerchberger is listed at 1161 21St Ave S T-1218, Mcn, Nashville, TN 37232. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Vern E. Kerchberger?
The number on file is (615) 322-3412. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Vern E. Kerchberger?
Vern E. Kerchberger's National Provider Identifier is 1255697397. 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 Vern E. Kerchberger's education?
Vern E. Kerchberger attended Emory University School of Medicine, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Vern E. Kerchberger have?
Vern E. Kerchberger has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Vern E. Kerchberger known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Vern E. Kerchberger provides treatments such as test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases and test to measure expiratory airflow and volume, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Vern E. Kerchberger's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Vern E. Kerchberger. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.