Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Jennifer Kern, DPM

Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · West Columbia, SC

  • NPI 1568402790
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3227 Sunset Blvd # D, Ste 101
West Columbia, SC 291693201
(803) 926-0039
fax (803) 926-3414

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 28, 2010
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
213E00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #00119

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568402790. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
64,634
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$372,721
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J7336 Capsaicin 8% patch, per square centimeter 62,720 24 $3
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 1,301 487 $84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 194 194 $104
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 118 44 $41
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less 78 12 $93
64640 Destruction of peripheral nerve or branch 56 24 $342
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 48 28 $51
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 36 23 $47
11750 Permanent removal fingernail or toenail 34 23 $125
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views 22 18 $26

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in West Columbia Podiatrist, average services per provider: 1,806. This provider delivers 36× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$537
Transactions
24
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Averitas Pharma INC. 13 $253.76
Organogenesis INC. 4 $104.55
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, INC. 3 $67.65
Treace Medical Concepts, INC. 1 $53.73
Abbvie INC. 2 $43.23
Peerless Surgical INC. 1 $14.17

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$537

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
184
Patients
78
Total drug cost
$4,477
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Mupirocin Generic 47 33 $324
Meloxicam Generic 41 13 $159
Cephalexin Generic 26 21 $142
Ciclopirox Generic 15 11 $484
Gabapentin Generic 15 0 $415
Ketoconazole Generic 15 0 $382
Calcipotriene Generic 14 0 $2,450
Ibuprofen Generic 11 0 $121

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Jennifer Kern's medical specialty?
Dr. Jennifer Kern practices Podiatrist in West Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Jennifer Kern practice?
Dr. Jennifer Kern practices at 3227 Sunset Blvd # D, West Columbia, SC 291693201. Office phone: 8039260039.
What is Dr. Jennifer Kern's NPI?
Dr. Jennifer Kern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568402790, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Jennifer Kern accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Jennifer Kern accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Jennifer Kern commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Capsaicin 8% patch, per square centimeter (HCPCS J7336); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.