Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Kerner, M.D., PHD
Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Las Cruces, NM
- NPI 1962429563
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 76.4 / 100 · 2023
- 28 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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141 N Roadrunner Pkwy Ste 228
Las Cruces, NM 880112001
(575) 521-1177
fax (575) 449-4963 - Mailing address
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7300 Ranch Road 2222, Bldg 1, Ste 200
Austin, TX 787303255
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 16, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207N00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New Mexico #MD2005-0865
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1962429563. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
14,299
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$866,459
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 4,011 | 875 | $6 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 2,647 | 1,884 | $86 | |
11102 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 1,667 | 1,310 | $89 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 1,397 | 1,113 | $43 | |
88305 |
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | 952 | 464 | $35 | |
11103 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | 819 | 515 | $47 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 387 | 287 | $122 | |
17110 |
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | 386 | 344 | $103 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 318 | 318 | $108 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 289 | 266 | $53 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 382. This provider delivers 37× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,036
Transactions
51
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 14 | $233.77 | |
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 5 | $143.12 | |
| Incyte Corporation | 6 | $105.93 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 4 | $75.67 | |
| Krystal Biotech Inc | 3 | $74.43 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 3 | $72.41 | |
| SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. | 3 | $64.78 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 3 | $53.88 | |
| Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. | 2 | $39.93 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. | 2 | $38.06 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $29.81 | |
| GENZYME CORPORATION | 2 | $28.29 | |
| Sandoz Inc. | 1 | $23.87 | |
| LEO Pharma Inc. | 1 | $21.36 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $17.24 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
4,888
Patients
2,957
Total drug cost
$118,261
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imiquimod | Generic | 908 | 724 | $14,339 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 642 | 544 | $6,486 |
| Minoxidil | Generic | 518 | 158 | $5,375 |
| Dutasteride | Generic | 513 | 137 | $17,950 |
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 386 | 173 | $6,732 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 330 | 226 | $3,307 |
| Ciclopirox | Generic | 260 | 126 | $12,653 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 233 | 85 | $7,248 |
| Doxepin Hcl | Generic | 218 | 117 | $7,847 |
| Cefdinir | Generic | 215 | 189 | $1,343 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Kerner's medical specialty?
Dr. James Kerner practices Dermatology Physician in Las Cruces, NM.
Where does Dr. James Kerner practice?
Dr. James Kerner practices at 141 N Roadrunner Pkwy Ste 228, Las Cruces, NM 880112001. Office phone: 5755211177.
What is Dr. James Kerner's NPI?
Dr. James Kerner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962429563, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Kerner accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Kerner accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Kerner commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (HCPCS 11102). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.