Dirk Kiner, MD
NPI 1588698583 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dirk Kiner, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1588698583).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588698583
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 42350 (TN)
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
19 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
227 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 78 | $121 |
| X-Ray of Thigh Bone, Minimum 2 Views73552 | 38 | $31 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 38 | $84 |
| Treatment of Broken Neck of Thigh Bone With Bone Implant27245 | 18 | $1,118 |
| Placement of Multiple Direction External Bone Stabilizing Device to Arm Or Leg20692 | 16 | $948 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$9,910 across 26 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
- 2006-07-10
- Last updated
- 2015-10-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dirk Kiner's NPI number?
- Dirk Kiner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588698583, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dirk Kiner's specialty?
- Dirk Kiner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dirk Kiner located?
- Dirk Kiner's practice location on file with NPPES is 979 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403-2136.
- What is Dirk Kiner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dirk Kiner is (423) 778-5995.
- Does Dirk Kiner accept Medicare?
- Dirk Kiner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dirk Kiner's NPI active?
- Yes — Dirk Kiner's NPI (1588698583) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-10-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.