Stephen Kitchen, MD
NPI 1780616904 · Surgery Physician · Brunswick, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Kitchen, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Brunswick, GA (NPI 1780616904).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780616904
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 039839 (GA)
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
1,478 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 492 | $168 |
| Destruction of First Incompetent Vein of Arm Or Leg Using Radiofrequency and Imaging Guidance36475 | 374 | $966 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 309 | $86 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 139 | $160 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 94 | $122 |
| Ultrasound Study of One Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93971 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 236 | 48 |
| Ibuprofen | 62 | 20 |
| Alprazolam | 46 | 22 |
| Cilostazol | 38 | 12 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 30 | — |
| Methylprednisolone | 26 | 18 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 25 | 18 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$428 across 9 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
- 2006-07-07
- Last updated
- 2020-11-24
- Certified
- 2020-11-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Kitchen's NPI number?
- Stephen Kitchen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780616904, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Kitchen's specialty?
- Stephen Kitchen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Kitchen located?
- Stephen Kitchen's practice location on file with NPPES is 3226 Hampton Ave Ste B, Brunswick, GA 31520-4257.
- What is Stephen Kitchen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Kitchen is (912) 265-0492.
- Does Stephen Kitchen accept Medicare?
- Stephen Kitchen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Kitchen's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Kitchen's NPI (1780616904) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.