Michael Kent, M.D.
NPI 1023210218 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Boston, MA
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023210218
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 233697 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
459 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes99441 | 144 | $62 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 127 | $98 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 39 | $69 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 38 | $139 |
| Repair of Hernia of Muscle at Esophagus and Stomach Using an Endoscope43281 | 28 | $1,548 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 20 | $134 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,215 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 830 Harrison Ave, Ste 3400Moakley BuildingBoston, MA 02118Phone: (617) 414-8060Fax: (617) 414-8012
- 732 Harrison Ave, 3rd Floor WestPreston BuildingBoston, MA 02118Phone: (617) 638-8488Fax: (617) 638-8469
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-01
- Last updated
- 2022-06-09
- Certified
- 2022-06-09
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.