Dr. Kent Kern, MD
- Part D claims, 2024
- 100
- Publications
- 1
- Hospital affiliations
- 2
- Industry payments
- $12,746
- Medical groups
- 2
- Practice address
- 12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
- Practice phone
- Call (720) 848-0000
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Dr. Kent Kern is an orthopedic surgeon in Aurora, Colorado
Dr. Kern practices at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Colorado, part of UCHealth.
Dr. Kern's NPI, 1528697992, was assigned on April 7, 2020. Dr. Kern graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine in 2020. Dr. Kern holds Michigan license 4351046776.
- NPI
- 1528697992NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 6406270834
- NPI enumeration date
- April 7, 2020
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (720) 848-0000
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 32
- Medical school graduation
- 2020
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Kent Kern practices at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Colorado
Dr. Kern's primary practice is UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, at 12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045 in Adams County. The practice phone is (720) 848-0000.
- UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045 · Adams CountyPhone(720) 848-0000
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Kent Kern is affiliated with 3 sites of care and 2 medical groups
Dr. Kern's primary practice is UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Colorado, part of UCHealth. Dr. Kern is also affiliated with UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital. The medical group on file is University of Colorado Medicine (CU Medicine). Dmand AI also links Dr. Kern to 1 more group practice or clinic and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Kent Kern's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Kern practices, 3 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital | Available with a free account |
| +2 more sites and 1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Kent Kern is one of 387 orthopedic surgeons in Colorado
Orthopaedic surgery is Dr. Kern's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207X00000X. Dr. Kern is licensed in Michigan.
Specialties and state licenses
- Orthopaedic surgery, MichiganPrimary
Orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Kern
Counts of orthopedic surgeons with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Kent Kern's patients have a median age of 71
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Kern's median patient age at 71, with 62% women.
Dr. Kern's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 71
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women62%
- Men38%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. Kent Kern wrote 100 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Kern wrote 100 Medicare Part D claims for 49 patients. 100% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 70 of them, across 4 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $388 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 95 claims across 5 drugs.
Dr. Kern's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Kern's Part D claims, 2024
- Opioids47%47 of 100 claims
- Antibiotics15%15 of 100 claims
Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2023: 952024: 7026%
Drugs named by CMS: 4 in 2024, 5 in 2023.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Kent Kern ranks in the 82nd percentile for hip replacement in Medicare
Dr. Kern accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS counts 39 procedures of hip replacement by Dr. Kern, more than 82% of the clinicians it reports for that procedure.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Where Dr. Kern ranks in Medicare procedure volume
- Knee replacement
- 80th percentile53 procedures
- Hip replacement
- 82nd percentile39 procedures
CMS ranks each clinician against every clinician it reports for the same procedure category.
Lower limb (leg) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)
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Dr. Kent Kern has 1 publication on record
Dmand AI links 1 paper to Dr. Kern in 2024. Dr. Kern's most frequent co-authors are Travis James Menge, MD and Ryan Sanii, MD.
Dr. Kern's most frequent co-authors
Recent publications by Dr. Kern
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Kent Kern received $12,746 in industry payments from 2022 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 49 general payments to Dr. Kern from 13 drug and device companies from 2022 to 2025. Grants make up the largest share, 78% of the total. Smith & Nephew, Inc. paid the most, $10,000.
General payments to Dr. Kern by program year, 2022 to 2025
General payments to Dr. Kern by kind, 2022 to 2025
- Grants$10,00078%
- Food and beverage$2,16517%
- Education$5815%
Companies that paid Dr. Kern the most, 2022 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Kent Kern graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine
Dr. Kern graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine in 2020.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Sources for Dr. Kent Kern's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Kent Kern's NPI number?
Dr. Kent Kern's NPI number is 1528697992. It was assigned on April 7, 2020, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kent Kern?
Dr. Kent Kern is an orthopedic surgeon in Aurora, Colorado. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 207X00000X).
Where does Dr. Kent Kern practice?
Dr. Kern practices at 12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045. Dr. Kern's primary practice is UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Colorado, part of UCHealth. Dmand AI also links Dr. Kern to 1 group practice or clinic and 1 medical group.
What is Dr. Kent Kern's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Kern is (720) 848-0000.
What is Dr. Kent Kern's medical license number?
Dr. Kern holds Michigan license 4351046776.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kent Kern affiliated with?
Dr. Kern practices at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Kern is also affiliated with UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital.
What medical group is Dr. Kent Kern part of?
Dr. Kern is linked to University of Colorado Medicine (CU Medicine). Dmand AI links Dr. Kern to 1 more medical group.
Does Dr. Kent Kern accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS lists Dr. Kern as accepting Medicare assignment.
Where did Dr. Kent Kern go to medical school?
Dr. Kern graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine in 2020.
What drugs does Dr. Kent Kern prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kern's most prescribed drugs by claims were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone HCl and Meloxicam.
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Has Dr. Kent Kern received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $12,746 in general payments to Dr. Kern from 13 companies from 2022 to 2025. The largest total came from Smith & Nephew, Inc.
How long has Dr. Kent Kern been practicing?
Dr. Kern graduated from medical school in 2020, 6 years ago.
Does Dr. Kent Kern do research?
Dmand AI links 1 publication to Dr. Kern.
Who does Dr. Kent Kern publish with?
Dr. Kern's most frequent co-authors are Travis James Menge, MD (1 shared paper) and Ryan Sanii, MD (1 shared paper).
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