Kenneth Ain, MD
NPI 1396857173 · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Endocrinology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Ain, MD is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1396857173).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396857173
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 27682 (KY)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
38 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 38 | $139 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $139–$139 (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 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 519 | 179 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 102 | 33 |
| Calcitriol | 80 | 27 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 74 | 29 |
| Lisinopril | 64 | 26 |
| Losartan Potassium | 64 | 26 |
| Sorafenib Tosylatebrand: Sorafenib | 43 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$200 across 1 record (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2012-04-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Ain's NPI number?
- Kenneth Ain's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396857173, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Ain's specialty?
- Kenneth Ain is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kenneth Ain located?
- Kenneth Ain's practice location on file with NPPES is 740 S Limestone, Lexington, KY 40536-0001.
- What is Kenneth Ain's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Ain is (859) 323-5821.
- Does Kenneth Ain accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Ain is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Ain's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Ain's NPI (1396857173) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-04-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.