Kenneth Hess, DO
NPI 1275763229 · Family Medicine Physician · Bristol, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275763229
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0102202746 (VA)
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
16 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
2,480 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 | 331 | $118 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 311 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test85027 | 152 | $6 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 151 | $13 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 134 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 125 | $10 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 189 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 473 | 137 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 361 | 103 |
| Lisinopril | 312 | 92 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 283 | 73 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 268 | 86 |
| Gabapentin | 265 | 53 |
| Duloxetine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,057 across 115 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)
- 301 Med Tech Pkwy Ste 120Johnson City, TN 37604-2631Phone: (423) 794-5590Fax: (423) 794-5877
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-07-23
- Last updated
- 2025-02-18
- Certified
- 2025-02-18
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.