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DR. KENTON GREY KOZEL DO
NPI 1023751989
Internal Medicine in Kinston, NC

Active since April 19, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100 AIRPORT RD, KINSTON, NC 28501(252) 522-7000(252) 522-7007 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 10, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 10, 2026, Nov 18, 2025, Jun 20, 2025 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Kenton Grey Kozel Do NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. KENTON GREY KOZEL DO (NPI 1023751989) is an individual internal medicine provider in Kinston, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (202501953) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unc Lenoir Health Care, and maintains a secondary practice location in Greenville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023751989
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KENTON GREY KOZELCredential: DO
Location Address100 AIRPORT RDKinston, NC 28501-1634
Mailing Address100 Airport RdKinston, NC 28501-1634 · (252) 522-7000 · Fax (252) 522-7007
Phone(252) 522-7000
Fax(252) 522-7007
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 10, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 10, 2026
✔ NPI 1023751989 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 202501953
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
100 AIRPORT RD, Kinston, NC 28501
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1275 Bethesda DrGreenville, NC 27834-7217 · Phone (844) 469-3284

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kenton Grey Kozel Do is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID42691107
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250826000448
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Unc Lenoir Health Care

Acute Care Hospitals · Kinston, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340027
Location100 Airport RdKinston, NC 28501 · Lenoir County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ecu Health Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340040
Location2100 Stantonsburg RdGreenville, NC 27834 · Pitt County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28501 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MS. CONNIE SUE LOFTON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
100 AIRPORT RD
KINSTON, NC 28501
Lenoir County (252) 522-7373
JOAN LORETTA CROWLEY PA
Physician Assistant
100 AIRPORT RD
KINSTON, NC 28501
Lenoir County (252) 522-7000
KISHORE ROY CHOWDHURY M.D
Internal Medicine
100 AIRPORT RD, LENOIR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
KINSTON, NC 28501
Lenoir County (252) 522-7000
PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF KINSTON PA
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
100 AIRPORT RD
KINSTON, NC 28501
Lenoir County (252) 522-7141
HOLLY BELOTE NP
Nurse Practitioner
100 AIRPORT RD
KINSTON, NC 28501
Lenoir County (252) 522-7129
MR. ARTHUR S HUNSINGER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
100 AIRPORT RD
KINSTON, NC 28501
Lenoir County (252) 522-7800
DAVID BENTON
Physical Therapist
100 AIRPORT RD
KINSTON, NC 28501
Lenoir County (252) 522-7919
SIJAN KHATIWADA MD
Internal Medicine
100 AIRPORT RD
KINSTON, NC 28501
Lenoir County (252) 522-7000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Kenton Kozel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenton Kozel is 1023751989. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2022.

Where is Kenton Kozel located?

Kenton Kozel practices at 100 Airport Rd, Kinston, NC 28501. The listed phone number is (252) 522-7000.

What is Kenton Kozel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Kenton Kozel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenton Kozel is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Kenton Kozel accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Kenton Kozel as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Kenton Kozel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kenton Kozel is affiliated with Unc Lenoir Health Care and Ecu Health Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenton Kozel was last updated on July 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.