William Kitchens, M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1598892952 · Transplant Surgery Physician · Atlanta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Kitchens, M.D., PH.D. is a Transplant Surgery Physician provider in Atlanta, GA (NPI 1598892952).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598892952
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Transplant Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., PH.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L-228120 (MA)
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 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
129 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 51 | $92 |
| Transplantation of Donor Kidney50360 | 35 | $2,281 |
| Preparation of Donor Kidney for Transplantation50323 | 25 | $119 |
| Preparation of Donor Kidney and Veins for Transplantation50327 | 18 | $110 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $92–$2,281 (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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 191 | 53 |
| Prednisone | 152 | 46 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 139 | 31 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 118 | 38 |
| Valganciclovir Hcl | 98 | 46 |
| Carvedilol | 33 | — |
| Clonidine Hcl | 24 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 across 1 record (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
- 2007-02-27
- Last updated
- 2014-01-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Kitchens's NPI number?
- William Kitchens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598892952, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Kitchens's specialty?
- William Kitchens is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Transplant Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Kitchens located?
- William Kitchens's practice location on file with NPPES is 1364 Clifton Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30322-1059.
- What is William Kitchens's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Kitchens is (404) 712-2000.
- Does William Kitchens accept Medicare?
- William Kitchens is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Kitchens's NPI active?
- Yes — William Kitchens's NPI (1598892952) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-01-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.