Kenny Nieto, MD
NPI 1518325976 · Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenny Nieto, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1518325976).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518325976
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- T1793 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
10 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
140 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 49 | $201 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 46 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 19 | $124 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 15 | $164 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 11 | $108 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$201 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-02-01
- Last updated
- 2025-06-13
- Certified
- 2025-06-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenny Nieto's NPI number?
- Kenny Nieto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518325976, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenny Nieto's specialty?
- Kenny Nieto is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kenny Nieto located?
- Kenny Nieto's practice location on file with NPPES is 5656 Kelley St Ste 3os62008, Houston, TX 77026-1967.
- What is Kenny Nieto's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenny Nieto is (713) 566-5098.
- Does Kenny Nieto accept Medicare?
- Kenny Nieto is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenny Nieto's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenny Nieto's NPI (1518325976) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.