Joseph Kwentus, MD
NPI 1477582096 · Psychiatry Physician · Flowood, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neuropsychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Kwentus, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Flowood, MS (NPI 1477582096).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477582096
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 17834 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
19 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
822 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 633 | $72 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 95 | $161 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 67 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 27 | $107 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$161 (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 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sertraline Hcl | 90 | 33 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 85 | 22 |
| Olanzapine | 80 | 31 |
| Aripiprazole | 72 | 17 |
| Alprazolam | 65 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 57 | 19 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 53 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,062 across 31 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)
- 3450 Highway 80 WJackson, MS 39209-7201Phone: (601) 321-2400Fax: (601) 321-2476
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-03
- Last updated
- 2021-04-28
- Certified
- 2021-04-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Kwentus's NPI number?
- Joseph Kwentus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477582096, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Kwentus's specialty?
- Joseph Kwentus is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Kwentus located?
- Joseph Kwentus's practice location on file with NPPES is 3531 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, MS 39232.
- What is Joseph Kwentus's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Kwentus is (601) 420-5810.
- Does Joseph Kwentus accept Medicare?
- Joseph Kwentus is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Kwentus's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Kwentus's NPI (1477582096) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.