Michael C Kerkering, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Spokane Valley, WA

Michael C Kerkering, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Spokane Valley, Washington. He went to University Of Washington School Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Providence Health And Services Washington and his current practice location is 16528 E Desmet Ct Ste B2100, Spokane Valley, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (509) 944-2440.

Michael C Kerkering is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00034069) 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 1881602910.

Contact Information

Michael C Kerkering, MD
16528 E Desmet Ct Ste B2100,
Spokane Valley, WA 99216-3522
(509) 944-2440
(509) 227-7070



Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael C Kerkering
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience30 Years
Location16528 E Desmet Ct Ste B2100, Spokane Valley, Washington
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:
  • Michael C Kerkering attended and graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1881602910
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/19/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2860484185
  • Enrollment ID: I20040330000700

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael C Kerkering such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1881602910NPI-NPPES
910987719OtherWAPREMERA
8207557MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0300XInternal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine MD00034069 (Washington)Secondary
207R00000XInternal Medicine MD00034069 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Providence Vna Home HealthSpokane, WAHome health agency
Assured Home HealthSpokane, WAHome health agency
Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp.Spokane, WAHospital
Providence Holy Family HospitalSpokane, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Providence Health And Services Washington0345139929687

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Entity NameProvidence Health & Services Washington
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194099390
PECOS PAC ID: 0345139929
Enrollment ID: O20040311001453

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Michael C Kerkering, MD
Po Box 421,
Liberty Lake, WA 99019-0421

Ph: (866) 747-2455
Michael C Kerkering, MD
16528 E Desmet Ct Ste B2100,
Spokane Valley, WA 99216-3522

Ph: (509) 944-2440

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Spokane Valley, WA

Dr. Paul Martin Craig, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 12401 E Sinto Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Phone: 509-922-2055    Fax: 509-922-2307
Elizabeth Michelle Gunderson, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1204 N Vercler Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Phone: 509-228-1000    Fax: 509-252-9300
Dale A Nelson, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1215 N Mcdonald Rd, Ste 101, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Phone: 509-924-1950    Fax: 509-921-0017
Rita M Snow, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 16528 E Desmet Ct Ste B3100, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Phone: 509-944-9440    Fax: 509-227-7070
Kristine J. Rinn, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1204 N Vercler Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Phone: 509-228-1000    Fax: 509-252-9300
Kristina Kaneshiro Swiggum, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1215 N Mcdonald Rd, #101, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Phone: 509-924-1950    Fax: 509-921-0017
Andrew L. Kominsky, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 13424 E Mission Ave Ste A, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Phone: 509-462-2273    Fax: 509-462-2275

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