Ernest Kinchen, M.D.
NPI 1053417352 · Internal Medicine Physician · Lafayette, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernest Kinchen, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Lafayette, LA (NPI 1053417352).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053417352
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.010362 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-15
- Last updated
- 2013-07-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernest Kinchen's NPI number?
- Ernest Kinchen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053417352, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernest Kinchen's specialty?
- Ernest Kinchen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ernest Kinchen located?
- Ernest Kinchen's practice location on file with NPPES is 2100 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501-8556.
- What is Ernest Kinchen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernest Kinchen is (337) 706-3428.
- Does Ernest Kinchen accept Medicare?
- Ernest Kinchen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernest Kinchen's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernest Kinchen's NPI (1053417352) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-07-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.