Ken Baxa, DO
NPI 1386020741 · Rheumatology Physician · Hoisington, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ken Baxa, DO is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Hoisington, KS (NPI 1386020741).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386020741
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 05-40387 (KS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
10 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
170 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 | 130 | $90 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 26 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 14 | $61 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $61–$123 (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 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 568 | 154 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 485 | 112 |
| Prednisone | 246 | 108 |
| Gabapentin | 205 | 51 |
| Leflunomide | 154 | 42 |
| Allopurinol | 131 | 32 |
| Celecoxib | 126 | 42 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$852 across 38 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)
- 1604 Aylward AveEllsworth, KS 67439-2541Phone: (785) 472-3111Fax: (785) 472-5760
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-08-07
- Last updated
- 2023-03-02
- Certified
- 2023-03-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ken Baxa's NPI number?
- Ken Baxa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386020741, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ken Baxa's specialty?
- Ken Baxa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ken Baxa located?
- Ken Baxa's practice location on file with NPPES is 252 W 9th St Ste a, Hoisington, KS 67544-1700.
- What is Ken Baxa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ken Baxa is (620) 653-2386.
- Does Ken Baxa accept Medicare?
- Ken Baxa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ken Baxa's NPI active?
- Yes — Ken Baxa's NPI (1386020741) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.