Daniel Kitchens, MD
NPI 1184620304 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Daniel Kitchens, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1184620304).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184620304
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 36990 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
70 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 40 | $87 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 18 | $154 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 12 | $123 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $87–$154 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 69 | 35 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 41 | 19 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 23 | 12 |
| Baclofen | 18 | 11 |
| Gabapentin | 15 | — |
| Amoxicillin | 12 | — |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$67 across 4 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 (1)
- 305 W Jackson St Ste 400Carbondale, IL 62901-1474Phone: (618) 351-4972Fax: (618) 351-4973
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-22
- Last updated
- 2025-10-01
- Certified
- 2025-10-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Daniel Kitchens's NPI number?
- Daniel Kitchens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184620304, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Daniel Kitchens's specialty?
- Daniel Kitchens is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Daniel Kitchens located?
- Daniel Kitchens's practice location on file with NPPES is 3009 N Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63131-2323.
- What is Daniel Kitchens's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Daniel Kitchens is (314) 842-2100.
- Does Daniel Kitchens accept Medicare?
- Daniel Kitchens is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Daniel Kitchens's NPI active?
- Yes — Daniel Kitchens's NPI (1184620304) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.