Kent Lord, M.D.
NPI 1679785935 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Johnson City, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kent Lord, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Johnson City, TN (NPI 1679785935).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679785935
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 51867 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,160 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Hand, Minimum of 3 Views73130 | 234 | $32 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 192 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 156 | $82 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 95 | $47 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 91 | $152 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 73 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 44 | 29 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 33 | 31 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 30 | 28 |
| Methylprednisolone | 28 | 24 |
| Meloxicam | 24 | 11 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 18 | 17 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$53 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 875 Larry Neil WayKingsport, TN 37660-6368Phone: (423) 282-9011
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-07
- Last updated
- 2019-12-16
- Certified
- 2019-12-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kent Lord's NPI number?
- Kent Lord's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679785935, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kent Lord's specialty?
- Kent Lord is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kent Lord located?
- Kent Lord's practice location on file with NPPES is 2410 Susannah St, Johnson City, TN 37601-1748.
- What is Kent Lord's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kent Lord is (423) 282-9011.
- Does Kent Lord accept Medicare?
- Kent Lord is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kent Lord's NPI active?
- Yes — Kent Lord's NPI (1679785935) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-12-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.