Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Patrick Kern, DO

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Rheumatology Physician · Saint Cloud, MN

  • NPI 1689879728
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1200 6Th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 563032735
(320) 240-2836

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 27, 2023
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Minnesota #52805 · Iowa #R8134 · Kansas #05-36429

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689879728. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
560
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$54,758
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 465 247 $97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 59 59 $125
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 20 20 $66
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 16 13 $48

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Saint Cloud Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 140. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$81
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abiomed 4 $80.56

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$81

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,605
Patients
725
Total drug cost
$1,682,014
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 821 233 $43,193
Prednisone Generic 604 186 $8,148
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 324 96 $27,385
Leflunomide Generic 149 38 $17,582
Allopurinol Generic 143 37 $2,454
Sulfasalazine Generic 135 29 $4,879
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 93 18 $1,027,338
Insulin Syringe (Syringe and Needle,Insulin,1Ml) Brand 77 29 $305
Enbrel Sureclick (Etanercept) Brand 59 0 $539,729
Azathioprine Generic 39 12 $3,592

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Patrick Kern's medical specialty?
Dr. Patrick Kern practices Rheumatology Physician in Saint Cloud, MN.
Where does Dr. Patrick Kern practice?
Dr. Patrick Kern practices at 1200 6Th Ave N, Saint Cloud, MN 563032735. Office phone: 3202402836.
What is Dr. Patrick Kern's NPI?
Dr. Patrick Kern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689879728, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Patrick Kern accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Patrick Kern accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Patrick Kern commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.