Kendale Ritchey, MD
NPI 1043296593 · Podiatrist · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kendale Ritchey, MD is a Podiatrist provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1043296593).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043296593
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DPM487 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,361 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 547 | $124 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 444 | $32 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 302 | $43 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 300 | $88 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 166 | $161 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 127 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 73 | 45 |
| Cefdinir | 68 | 48 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 20 | 19 |
| Meloxicam | 18 | — |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 18 | 17 |
| Cephalexin | 17 | 15 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 17 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$355 across 13 records (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-16
- Last updated
- 2024-08-23
- Certified
- 2024-08-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kendale Ritchey's NPI number?
- Kendale Ritchey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043296593, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kendale Ritchey's specialty?
- Kendale Ritchey is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Kendale Ritchey located?
- Kendale Ritchey's practice location on file with NPPES is Po Box 32569, Knoxville, TN 37930-2569.
- What is Kendale Ritchey's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kendale Ritchey is (865) 694-0062.
- Does Kendale Ritchey accept Medicare?
- Kendale Ritchey is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kendale Ritchey's NPI active?
- Yes — Kendale Ritchey's NPI (1043296593) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.