Ronald Kennedy, M.D.
NPI 1689725202 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Jackson, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ronald Kennedy, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Jackson, MS (NPI 1689725202).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689725202
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 326463 (LA)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
200 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 67 | $675 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 44 | $152 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 34 | $263 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 23 | $70 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Vein Or Artery Graft, 2 Grafts33518 | 19 | $59 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,033 across 41 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 312 Grammont St Ste 410Monroe, LA 71201-7411Phone: (318) 966-6300Fax: (318) 966-6301
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-12
- Last updated
- 2025-05-08
- Certified
- 2025-05-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ronald Kennedy's NPI number?
- Ronald Kennedy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689725202, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ronald Kennedy's specialty?
- Ronald Kennedy is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ronald Kennedy located?
- Ronald Kennedy's practice location on file with NPPES is 971 Lakeland Dr Ste 657, Jackson, MS 39216-4608.
- What is Ronald Kennedy's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ronald Kennedy is (601) 200-2780.
- Does Ronald Kennedy accept Medicare?
- Ronald Kennedy is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ronald Kennedy's NPI active?
- Yes — Ronald Kennedy's NPI (1689725202) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.