Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Stephen Berns, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Burlington, VT

  • NPI 1427216944
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 4 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
111 Colchester Ave
Burlington, VT 054011473
(802) 847-4848
Additional location
115 Porter Dr
Middlebury, VT 057538629
(802) 388-4782
Additional location
130 Fisher RD Unit 1
Berlin, VT 056028132
(802) 225-1743
Show 1 more location
Additional location
75 Beekman St
Plattsburgh, NY 129011438
(518) 562-7998

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 12, 2026
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RH0002X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Vermont #042.0013794 · New York #254851

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427216944. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
104
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$12,116
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 62 32 $115
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 22 16 $76
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 20 20 $167

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Burlington Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician, average services per provider: 34. This provider delivers 3.1× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Stephen Berns's medical specialty?
Dr. Stephen Berns practices Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Burlington, VT.
Where does Dr. Stephen Berns practice?
Dr. Stephen Berns practices at 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 054011473. Office phone: 8028474848.
What is Dr. Stephen Berns's NPI?
Dr. Stephen Berns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427216944, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stephen Berns accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Berns accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stephen Berns commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.