Heather Elizabeth Kersman, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Heather Elizabeth Kersman is a Physician Assistant based in Oneonta, NY with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(607) 433-1790Oneonta, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Heather Elizabeth Kersman, PA-C practices as part of a group physician assistant practice in Oneonta, NY. She graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University in 2016 and has 10+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 86.64/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 40% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 902 Physician Assistant providers in NYSee all Physician Assistant in Oneonta10+ years experienceNPI since 2016

Older · 3557dNPPES updated 2016-08-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

125 Main St, Oneonta, NY 13820-2507

Fax: (607) 433-6608
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in New York.

MIPS Score

2023

86.64/100

New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in New York

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

7.78%

New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.7 pts)

7.78% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

53

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

117

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

835

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $84k

Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-10%)60%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-13%)36%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
26%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-9%)23%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-11%)21%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2016

    Albany Medical College

  2. 10 years in practice

    Established

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Taxonomy: 363A00000X

Education & Training

Albany Medical College of Union University (Class of 2016)

Virtual Medical Care With Heather Elizabeth Kersman

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Heather Elizabeth Kersman for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Oneonta required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Heather Elizabeth Kersman

Dr. Kersman is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Oneonta, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (607) 433-1790.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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