Kenneth Challener, M.D.
NPI 1881626471 · Internal Medicine Physician · Meadville, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Challener, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Meadville, PA (NPI 1881626471).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881626471
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD043233L (PA)
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
1,363 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 647 | $8 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision By Physician93016 | 137 | $20 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Review By Physician93018 | 137 | $13 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 116 | $70 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 93 | $74 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32 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
- 2006-07-06
- Last updated
- 2007-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Challener's NPI number?
- Kenneth Challener's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881626471, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Challener's specialty?
- Kenneth Challener is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kenneth Challener located?
- Kenneth Challener's practice location on file with NPPES is 765 Liberty St, Meadville, PA 16335-2566.
- What is Kenneth Challener's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Challener is (814) 336-1140.
- Does Kenneth Challener accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Challener is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Challener's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Challener's NPI (1881626471) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.