Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Dr. Edward E Kern, MD
Psychiatry Physician in Opelika, AL · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1023074978
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Edward E Kern
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 2202 Gateway Dr, A, Opelika, AL, 36801
Phone (334) 745-6125
Fax (334) 745-8102
Enumeration date Apr 20, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Mar 13, 2008
Taxonomy & licenses
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure.
About the MD credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 515-22840 | Other | AL | BLUE CROSS OF AL PROV # |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NPI number for Edward Kern?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Edward Kern is 1023074978, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Edward Kern practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Opelika, AL. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
Other providers at this practice address
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