Kenneth Candido, MD
NPI 1518937937 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Candido, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1518937937).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518937937
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 36075131 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
501 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 312 | $94 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 84 | $132 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 31 | $104 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 31 | $264 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 18 | $116 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 302 | 55 |
| Gabapentin | 112 | 21 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 80 | 15 |
| Buprenorphine | 56 | — |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 43 | 15 |
| Meloxicam | 34 | 16 |
| Tramadol Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,505 across 24 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-26
- Last updated
- 2014-06-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Candido's NPI number?
- Kenneth Candido's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518937937, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Candido's specialty?
- Kenneth Candido is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kenneth Candido located?
- Kenneth Candido's practice location on file with NPPES is 836 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657-5147.
- What is Kenneth Candido's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Candido is (773) 296-7934.
- Does Kenneth Candido accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Candido is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Candido's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Candido's NPI (1518937937) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-06-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.