John Kitchens, M.D.
NPI 1972503993 · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Kitchens, M.D. is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1972503993).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972503993
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 39202 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
5,851 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 2,502 | $38 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 1,830 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 905 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 182 | $123 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 148 | $160 |
| Unclassified BiologicsJ3590 | 142 | $2,203 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 78 | 74 |
| Difluprednate | 60 | 31 |
| Latanoprost | 55 | 18 |
| Timolol Maleate | 27 | 12 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 26 | 12 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 21 | 15 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 18 | — |
| Atovaquone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$194,837 across 148 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
- 2005-08-01
- Last updated
- 2017-05-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Kitchens's NPI number?
- John Kitchens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972503993, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Kitchens's specialty?
- John Kitchens is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Kitchens located?
- John Kitchens's practice location on file with NPPES is 120 N Eagle Creek Dr, Lexington, KY 40509-1827.
- What is John Kitchens's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Kitchens is (859) 263-3900.
- Does John Kitchens accept Medicare?
- John Kitchens is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Kitchens's NPI active?
- Yes — John Kitchens's NPI (1972503993) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-05-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.