Kenneth Ashton, MD
NPI 1144214172 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Chandler, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Ashton, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Chandler, AZ (NPI 1144214172).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144214172
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 28200 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
753 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 200 | $112 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 99 | $165 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 88 | $209 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 66 | $15 |
| Ultrasound of Chest Aorta During Surgery76984 | 66 | $29 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 64 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$541 across 7 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 10930 N Tatum BlvdSte 103Phoenix, AZ 85028-6069Phone: (602) 263-7600Fax: (602) 212-0365
- 500 W Thomas Rd Ste 500Phoenix, AZ 85013-4220Phone: (602) 406-4000Fax: (602) 406-6498
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-06
- Last updated
- 2024-10-31
- Certified
- 2024-10-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Ashton's NPI number?
- Kenneth Ashton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144214172, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Ashton's specialty?
- Kenneth Ashton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kenneth Ashton located?
- Kenneth Ashton's practice location on file with NPPES is 485 S Dobson Rd Ste 203, Chandler, AZ 85224-5604.
- What is Kenneth Ashton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Ashton is (480) 728-2690.
- Does Kenneth Ashton accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Ashton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Ashton's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Ashton's NPI (1144214172) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.