Ross Eric Kerns, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Knoxville, TN

Ross Eric Kerns, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Knoxville, Tennessee. He went to East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Tennessee Cancer Specialists Pllc and his current practice location is 9957 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (865) 639-2255.

Ross Eric Kerns is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD20355) 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 1023018728.

Contact Information

Ross Eric Kerns, MD
9957 Sherrill Blvd,
Knoxville, TN 37932-3366
(865) 639-2255
(865) 691-7888



Physician's Profile

Full NameRoss Eric Kerns
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience40 Years
Location9957 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, Tennessee
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:
  • Ross Eric Kerns attended and graduated from East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023018728
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/26/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/09/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305823840
  • Enrollment ID: I20040712001601

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ross Eric Kerns such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023018728NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology MD20355 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Amedisys Home Health CareKnoxville, TNHome health agency
Parkwest Medical CenterKnoxville, TNHospital
Starr Regional Medical Center AthensAthens, TNHospital
Physicians Regional Medical CenterPowell, TNHospital
Fort Loudoun Medical CenterLenoir city, TNHospital
Roane Medical CenterHarriman, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Tennessee Cancer Specialists Pllc165835817148

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Entity NameTennessee Cancer Specialists Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841228871
PECOS PAC ID: 1658358171
Enrollment ID: O20040702000160

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Ross Eric Kerns, MD
900 E Hill Ave Ste 230,
Knoxville, TN 37915-2565

Ph: (865) 862-0998
Ross Eric Kerns, MD
9957 Sherrill Blvd,
Knoxville, TN 37932-3366

Ph: (865) 639-2255

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Knoxville, TN

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Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1819 W Clinch Ave, Suite 108, Knoxville, TN 37916
Phone: 865-546-5111    Fax: 865-541-4018
Rasmi Ajit, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9330 Park West Blvd Ste 402, Knoxville, TN 37923
Phone: 865-690-3003    Fax: 865-374-2143
Dr. Spencer Pugh, M.D.
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Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1924 Alcoa Hwy, Department Of Medicine U-114 Gsm, Utmck, Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone: 865-305-9340    Fax: 865-305-9144
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Jeffrey W Robinson, MD
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Dr. Mark D Anderson, MD
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