Hugh Kent, MD
NPI 1467740662 · Family Medicine Physician · Arcata, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hugh Kent, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Arcata, CA (NPI 1467740662).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467740662
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ML60229055 (WA)
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 tenure28% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
108 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 45 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 45 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 18 | $16 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$16 (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 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 70 | 13 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 57 | 14 |
| Losartan Potassium | 55 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 55 | — |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 45 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 37 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-07-21
- Last updated
- 2015-03-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hugh Kent's NPI number?
- Hugh Kent's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467740662, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hugh Kent's specialty?
- Hugh Kent is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hugh Kent located?
- Hugh Kent's practice location on file with NPPES is 1600 Weeot Way, Arcata, CA 95521-4734.
- What is Hugh Kent's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hugh Kent is (707) 825-5000.
- Does Hugh Kent accept Medicare?
- Hugh Kent is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hugh Kent's NPI active?
- Yes — Hugh Kent's NPI (1467740662) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-03-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.