Kent Niss, MD
NPI 1942734298 · Family Medicine Physician · Pawnee City, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kent Niss, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Pawnee City, NE (NPI 1942734298).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942734298
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 04-41360 (KS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 134 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 475 | 86 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 367 | 38 |
| Furosemide | 280 | 42 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 273 | 45 |
| Lisinopril | 263 | 41 |
| Omeprazole | 208 | 38 |
| Losartan Potassium | 206 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$50 across 3 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
- 2017-04-13
- Last updated
- 2020-12-07
- Certified
- 2020-12-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kent Niss's NPI number?
- Kent Niss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942734298, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kent Niss's specialty?
- Kent Niss is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kent Niss located?
- Kent Niss's practice location on file with NPPES is 600 I St, Pawnee City, NE 68420-3001.
- What is Kent Niss's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kent Niss is (402) 852-2231.
- Does Kent Niss accept Medicare?
- Kent Niss is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kent Niss's NPI active?
- Yes — Kent Niss's NPI (1942734298) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.