Joseph J Kernich, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Punxsutawney, PA

Joseph J Kernich, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Keystone Rehabilitation Systems Inc, Primary Health Network and his current practice location is 200 Prushnok Dr, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 938-3310.

Joseph J Kernich is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD 029317 E) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1174518237.

Contact Information

Joseph J Kernich, MD
200 Prushnok Dr,
Punxsutawney, PA 15767-2343
(814) 938-3310
(814) 938-6804



Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph J Kernich
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience42 Years
Location200 Prushnok Dr, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Joseph J Kernich graduated from medical school in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174518237
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193780880
  • Enrollment ID: I20041123000028

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph J Kernich such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174518237NPI-NPPES
000914140-0003MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine MD 029317 E (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Punxsutawney Home Health CarePunxsutawney, PAHome health agency
Penn Highlands Community NursesSt marys, PAHome health agency
365 Hospice LlcCarrolltown, PAHospice
Community Nurses Home Health And Hospice IncSt marys, PAHospice
Punxsutawney Area HospitalPunxsutawney, PAHospital
Penn Highlands BrookvilleBrookville, PAHospital
Mulberry Healthcare And Rehabilitation CentPunxsutawney, PANursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Keystone Rehabilitation Systems Inc7012826753505
Primary Health Network923404622853

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Entity NamePrimary Health Network
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417932609
PECOS PAC ID: 9234046228
Enrollment ID: O20031124000553

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Joseph J Kernich, MD
100 Shenango Ave,
Sharon, PA 16146-1503

Ph: (814) 938-3310
Joseph J Kernich, MD
200 Prushnok Dr,
Punxsutawney, PA 15767-2343

Ph: (814) 938-3310

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