Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kenneth Kernen, MD
Urology Physician · Troy, MI
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kernen
Dr. Kenneth Kernen is an urology physician in Troy, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kernen performed 21,279 Medicare services across 6,670 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kernen received a total of $1,071,288 from 66 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1237 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kernen is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 0% volume in MI
$1,071,288 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗21,279
Medicare services
Top 0% in MI for urology physician
6,670
Unique beneficiaries
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,064 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 8,160 | $18 | $24 |
| Injection, degarelix, 1 mg | 3,120 | $3 | $4 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
1,903 | $2 | $6 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,737 | $93 | $144 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 925 | $18 | $35 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
550 | $18 | $38 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
542 | $37 | $141 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
408 | $25 | $45 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
359 | $21 | $32 |
| Free testosterone level test A blood test that measures the amount of free testosterone in your body. Free testosterone is the portion of the hormone not bound to proteins and available for use by tissues. |
359 | $25 | $45 |
| Albumin level test A blood test that measures the amount of albumin, a protein made by the liver, in your body. |
357 | $5 | $16 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
318 | $65 | $105 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
312 | $8 | $105 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
310 | $8 | $30 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
283 | $47 | $70 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 274 | $133 | $700 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
211 | $11 | $28 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
183 | $178 | $406 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
132 | $118 | $225 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
114 | $288 | $576 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
111 | $136 | $202 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
84 | $20 | $113 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
61 | $27 | $325 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 53 | $8 | $75 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
46 | $8 | $40 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
39 | $64 | $100 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
36 | $7 | $20 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
36 | $5 | $15 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
31 | $110 | $300 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
30 | $69 | $100 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
26 | $7 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of scrotum An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the scrotum and its contents. It helps evaluate the testicles and surrounding structures. |
26 | $38 | $112 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
25 | $28 | $75 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
24 | $108 | $165 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
19 | $29 | $45 |
| Urethral dilation using endoscope A procedure to widen the urethra using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope. This helps to open a narrowed urethral passage. |
18 | $267 | $725 |
| Transurethral prostate removal with electrocautery This procedure involves removing the prostate gland through the urethra using an endoscope and an electrocautery knife to control bleeding. |
16 | $606 | $1,500 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
15 | $109 | $500 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
14 | $20 | $225 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
12 | $74 | $145 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,071,288
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $153,041/year across 7 years
Top 1% in MI for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
66
Companies
1,237
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$929,577 (86.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$134,232 (12.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,479 (0.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$70,700
2023
$109,224
2022
$113,463
2021
$117,588
2020
$171,437
2019
$224,487
2018
$264,389
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$22,222
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$14,920
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$9,364
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$8,797
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$6,436
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$5,850
Olympus America Inc.
$907
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$884
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$307
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$214
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$157
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$130
PFIZER INC.
$86
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$80
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$63
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$41
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Tolmar, Inc.
$30
ABBVIE INC.
$27
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$25
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$24
Tempus AI, Inc
$24
CIVCO Medical Instruments
$23
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$22
Photocure Inc
$18
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 65.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$258,945
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$198,417
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$126,579
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$68,096
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$65,615
PFIZER INC.
$56,443
Olympus America Inc.
$40,283
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$32,703
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$29,849
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$28,556
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$21,967
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$18,264
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17,851
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$16,185
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15,579
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13,963
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$10,563
Pfizer Inc.
$7,395
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$6,436
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$6,124
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$4,062
Endocare, Inc.
$4,000
Exelixis Inc.
$3,960
Astellas Pharma Global Development
$3,510
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$3,313
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$2,512
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$1,810
Olympus Corporation
$1,575
MEDIVATION INC.
$1,500
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$1,329
HealthTronics Mobile Solutions, LLC
$1,021
Amgen Inc.
$341
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$306
NeoTract Inc.
$278
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$214
Coloplast Corp
$192
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$179
Medi-Tate Ltd
$155
Teleflex LLC
$136
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$121
KOELIS Inc.
$102
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$99
Janssen Products, LP
$99
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$63
Boston Scientific Corporation
$61
Photocure Inc
$60
ABBVIE INC.
$55
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$41
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$40
Tolmar, Inc.
$30
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$28
Medtronic, Inc.
$27
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$25
Allergan Inc.
$25
COLOPLAST CORP
$25
Tempus AI, Inc
$24
CIVCO Medical Instruments
$23
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$22
GENZYME CORPORATION
$20
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$18
180 Medical, Inc.
$15
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$13
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
AbbVie, Inc.
$12
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$11
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$9
Top 3 companies account for 54.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · ALTIS · ANKTIVA · Androgel · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · CABOMETYX · CYSVIEW · Cryocare CS · Cysto-Resection Accessories · DORMIA NO-TIP · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · FIRMAGON · FOUNDATIONACT · GEMTESA · HD CAMERA HEAD · IMVEXXY · INTERSTIM · INTRAROSA · JATENZO · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · LYNPARZA · MYRBETRIQ · MYRISK · Mobile Cryoblation Services · Myrbetriq · NANOKNIFE · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · Non-Covered · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · Olympus Cysto-Resection · Olympus Laser Devices · Olympus Resection Disposables · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · PLUVICTO · POSLUMA · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Porges Coloplast · Prolaris · Prolia · RUBRACA · Rubraca · SPEEDICATH · SUTENT · Saffron · Solyx SIS System · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · SpeediCath · TALZENNA · TOVIAZ · Trinity 3D Prostate Suite · UROLIFT · UroLift · VESICARE · VIAGRA · XARELTO · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · YONSA · ZYTIGA · iTIND System
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
The majority of payments (87%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in urology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for urology physician in MI.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
172
Per 100K population
13.5
County median income
$95,296
Nearest hospital
BEAUMONT HOSPITAL ROYAL OAK
2.9 mi
2.9 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Kernen is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in MI), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% of MI peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Kernen experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kernen performed 8,160 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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.
Does Dr. Kernen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kernen received a total of $1,071,288 from 66 companies across 1,237 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Kernen's costs compare to other urology physicians in Troy?
Dr. Kernen's average Medicare payment per service is $29. 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 Very High for Dr. Kernen) 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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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, 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.
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