Arthur Kennedy, MD
NPI 1962428318 · Family Medicine Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Arthur Kennedy, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1962428318).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962428318
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20025 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 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 · 135 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 572 | 201 |
| Prednisone | 420 | 187 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 379 | 133 |
| Lisinopril | 282 | 89 |
| Furosemide | 259 | 91 |
| Baclofen | 257 | 113 |
| Gabapentin | 250 | 96 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (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
- 2006-07-15
- Last updated
- 2026-03-05
- Certified
- 2026-03-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arthur Kennedy's NPI number?
- Arthur Kennedy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962428318, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Arthur Kennedy's specialty?
- Arthur Kennedy is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Arthur Kennedy located?
- Arthur Kennedy's practice location on file with NPPES is 5900 N Main St, Columbia, SC 29203-6227.
- What is Arthur Kennedy's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Arthur Kennedy is (803) 610-4199.
- Does Arthur Kennedy accept Medicare?
- Arthur Kennedy is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Arthur Kennedy's NPI active?
- Yes — Arthur Kennedy's NPI (1962428318) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.