Benjamin Kern, DPT
Benjamin Kern, DPT is a Physical Therapist in Seattle, WA, registered under NPI 1003306937. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Seattle, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Sep 17, 2026. Parking is available about 394 ft away. There is EV charging 0.38 mi from the office — useful if you are driving in from out of town. The nearest transit stop is 367 ft away, served by Roosevelt Way NE & NE 45th St. A pharmacy sits 842 ft from the entrance (Outpatient Pharmacy), which helps if you leave with a prescription. If you arrive early, there is a coffee shop 273 ft away.
Getting here and what is nearby
Coffee Kitanda 133 ft ~1 min
Coffee Macu Tea 166 ft ~1 min
1100 Northeast 45th Street, Seattle 98105
Gas station Shell 164 ft ~1 min
Parking UW Tower Garage A 179 ft ~1 min
4317 12th Avenue Northeast, Seattle 98105
Convenience Circle K 196 ft ~1 min
Transit Northeast 45th Street & Roosevelt Way Northeast 264 ft ~1 min
Coffee Donut Factory 273 ft ~2 min
Hotel The Collegiana 285 ft ~2 min
Parking UW Tower Garage B 240 ft ~1 min
4318 11th Avenue Northeast, Seattle 98105
Restaurant Subway 256 ft ~1 min
4336 Roosevelt Way Northeast, Seattle 98105
24/7
Convenience Beer & Wine 306 ft ~2 min
4336 Roosevelt Way Northeast, Seattle 98105
Hotel Residence Inn Seattle University District 298 ft ~2 min
Transit 11th Avenue Northeast & Northeast 45th Street 356 ft ~2 min
Transit Roosevelt Way NE & NE 45th St 367 ft ~2 min
Parking 394 ft ~2 min
1023 Northeast 43rd Street, Seattle 98105
Gas station University Chevron 442 ft ~2 min
Convenience Food Mart 455 ft ~2 min
4359 Roosevelt Way Northeast, Seattle 98105
Gas station Chevron 450 ft ~2 min
Hotel Graduate by Hilton Seattle 470 ft ~2 min
Restaurant My Favorite Deli 530 ft ~3 min
1301 Northeast 45th Street, Seattle 98105
Mo-Fr 06:00-14:30; Sa-Su off
Restaurant Arepa Venezuelan Kitchen 535 ft ~3 min
4500 9th Avenue Northeast, Seattle 98105
Grocery Trader Joe's 702 ft ~3 min
4555 Roosevelt Way Northeast, Seattle 98105
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
Pharmacy Outpatient Pharmacy 842 ft ~4 min
4245 Roosevelt Way Northeast, Seattle 98105
Mo-Fr 08:00-17:15
Grocery H Mart 0.21 mi ~5 min
4216 University Way Northeast, Seattle 98105
Mo-Fr 08:00-21:30; Sa 09:00-21:30; Su 09:00-21:00
Grocery Safeway 0.25 mi ~5 min
EV charging 0.34 mi ~7 min
EV charging 0.36 mi ~8 min
EV charging 0.38 mi ~8 min
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
NPPES does not list a state licence number for this record. That is not unusual — organizations and some provider types are not required to file one. Verify current licensure with the relevant state board before care.
- Status
- Approved
- Provider type
- Practitioner - Physical Therapist In Private Practice
- PAC ID
- 3779830211
- Enrollment ID
- I20180716001675
Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Physical Therapist In Private Practice. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.
What Physical Therapist covers
Physical therapists (PTs) are licensed health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles. PTs: 1.Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities. 2.Restore, maintain, and promote not only optimal physical function but optimal wellness and fitness and optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health. 3.Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries. 4.Treat conditions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems. 5.Address the negative effects attributable to unique personal and environmental factors as they relate to human performance. 6.PTs provide care for people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and nursing homes. State licensure is required in each state in which a PT practices. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 225100000X
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1003306937 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | May 16, 2018 |
| Last updated | May 16, 2018 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Gender | Male |
| Credential | DPT |
| Practice address |
1107 NE 45TH ST STE 100 Seattle, WA 98105 (206) 545-7844 Fax (206) 545-7843 |
| Mailing address |
790 REMINGTON BLVD Bolingbrook, IL 60440 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 6 |
Sum = 53 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 7 · actual last digit = 7
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.