Kerry Paape, M.D.
NPI 1437156452 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Covington, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kerry Paape, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Covington, LA (NPI 1437156452).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437156452
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 41986 (KY)
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
20 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
89 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 32 | $174 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 16 | $699 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 15 | $167 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 14 | $15 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 12 | $1,791 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $15–$1,791 (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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 74 | 44 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 64 | 47 |
| Furosemide | 48 | 38 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 40 | 20 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 35 | 34 |
| Mupirocin | 35 | 35 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 35 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$117 across 3 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)
- 5151 N 9th AveSte 200Pensacola, FL 32504-8721Phone: (850) 416-4970Fax: (850) 416-4969
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-05
- Last updated
- 2023-05-04
- Certified
- 2023-05-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kerry Paape's NPI number?
- Kerry Paape's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437156452, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kerry Paape's specialty?
- Kerry Paape is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kerry Paape located?
- Kerry Paape's practice location on file with NPPES is 1341 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433-8172.
- What is Kerry Paape's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kerry Paape is (985) 875-2828.
- Does Kerry Paape accept Medicare?
- Kerry Paape is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kerry Paape's NPI active?
- Yes — Kerry Paape's NPI (1437156452) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.