Howard Kennedy, PA-C
NPI 1942280052 · Physician Assistant · Ooltewah, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Kennedy, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Ooltewah, TN (NPI 1942280052).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942280052
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 408 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
178 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 98 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 47 | $100 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 33 | $9 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$100 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 102 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 168 | 54 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 167 | 53 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 123 | 38 |
| Metformin Hcl | 120 | 39 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 98 | 34 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 95 | 31 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-17
- Last updated
- 2024-01-26
- Certified
- 2024-01-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Kennedy's NPI number?
- Howard Kennedy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942280052, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Kennedy's specialty?
- Howard Kennedy is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Howard Kennedy located?
- Howard Kennedy's practice location on file with NPPES is 4957 Swinyar Dr Ste 109, Ooltewah, TN 37363-2205.
- What is Howard Kennedy's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Kennedy is (423) 432-3130.
- Does Howard Kennedy accept Medicare?
- Howard Kennedy is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Kennedy's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Kennedy's NPI (1942280052) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.