CLAYTON W. KERSTING M.D. – NPI #1962594234
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

CLAYTON KERSTING is a physician located in NEWPORT, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1962594234 to CLAYTON KERSTING on September 28, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CLAYTON KERSTING below.

NPI Profile for
CLAYTON W. KERSTING

NPI Number
1962594234
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CLAYTON W. KERSTING
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
714 W PINE ST
NEWPORT, WA 99156-9046
Phone: (509) 447-2441 Fax: (509) 447-0456
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for CLAYTON KERSTING

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDWA1056092
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 WA MD00026899

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1987
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CLAYTON KERSTING is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NEWPORT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      714 WEST PINE STREET
      NEWPORT, WA 99156
    • PROVIDENCE MOUNT CARMEL HOSPITAL
      982 EAST COLUMBIA
      COLVILLE, WA 99114
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ASSURED HOME HEALTH
      505 N ARGONNE RD BLDG C
      SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 99212

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