Joseph Kent, MD
NPI 1649266933 · Infectious Disease Physician · Crestwood, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Kent, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Crestwood, IL (NPI 1649266933).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649266933
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036-071273 (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
2,988 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 50 Minutes99233 | 1,337 | $122 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 923 | $81 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 183 | $64 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 157 | $178 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 84 | $131 |
| Administration of Non-Hormonal Anti-Neoplastic Chemotherapy Under Skin Or Into Muscle96401 | 80 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 34 |
| Elviteg/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alafenbrand: Genvoya | 31 |
| Cefadroxil | 23 |
| Daptomycin | 22 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 18 |
| Fluconazole | 16 |
| Amoxicillin | 16 |
| Raltegravir Potassiumbrand: Isentress | 16 |
| Ertapenem Sodiumbrand: Ertapenem | 14 |
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$35 across 2 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
- 2005-09-22
- Last updated
- 2021-12-21
- Certified
- 2021-12-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Kent's NPI number?
- Joseph Kent's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649266933, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Kent's specialty?
- Joseph Kent is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Kent located?
- Joseph Kent's practice location on file with NPPES is 13755 S. Cicero Ave, Crestwood, IL 60445.
- What is Joseph Kent's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Kent is (888) 220-6432.
- Does Joseph Kent accept Medicare?
- Joseph Kent is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Kent's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Kent's NPI (1649266933) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.