Not Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Richard Kernish, MD

Radiation Oncology · Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
3657 S MIAMI AVE, Miami, FL 33133
3058548317
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1952378838 verify on NPPES ↗
Moderate
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 2 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Kernish from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kernish

Dr. Richard Kernish is a radiation oncology specialist in Miami, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kernish performed 7,676 Medicare services across 1,342 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kernish is Moderate — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 25% volume in FL

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,676
Medicare services
Top 25% in FL for radiation oncology
1,342
Unique beneficiaries
$20
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~384 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 5,725 $0 $2
Injection, gadolinium-based magnetic resonance contrast agent, not otherwise specified (nos), per ml 681 $1 $25
CT scan of chest, without contrast 149 $107 $1,150
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 96 $152 $1,270
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 72 $151 $1,223
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 68 $147 $1,500
Chest X-ray, 2 views 57 $22 $140
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 57 $84 $650
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 50 $72 $600
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 49 $62 $550
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 48 $76 $650
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 46 $166 $1,350
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 42 $156 $1,250
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 42 $81 $680
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 41 $96 $1,150
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 33 $192 $1,150
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening 32 $145 $980
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 32 $286 $1,900
Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity 32 $79 $460
Echocardiogram, transthoracic 31 $141 $1,200
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 27 $130 $1,000
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 25 $29 $185
Mri scan of brain without contrast 23 $163 $1,275
Ct scan of leg without contrast 19 $91 $1,150
Ct scan of face without contrast 17 $99 $1,050
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 17 $71 $1,150
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 17 $261 $1,650
Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis 17 $52 $600
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 16 $25 $170
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast 16 $294 $2,580
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead 16 $10 $126
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 15 $156 $1,000
Ct scan of abdomen without contrast 13 $72 $850
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast 11 $164 $1,270
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 11 $33 $220
Mri scan of leg without contrast 11 $193 $1,850
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 11 $75 $610
Complete ultrasound scan of joint 11 $45 $580
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
0.4% high complexity
98.0% medium
1.6% routine
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
455
Per 100K population
16.9
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
DOCTORS HOSPITAL
2.5 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment — Not enrolled N/A
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments — No payments N/A
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 2 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Moderate. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Kernish is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in FL), with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Kernish experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kernish performed 5,725 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
How do Dr. Kernish's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Miami?
Dr. Kernish's average Medicare payment per service is $20. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Moderate for Dr. Kernish) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →