DR. ERNEST WASHINGTON KINCHEN M.D.
NPI 1053417352
Internal Medicine in Lafayette, LA

Active since September 15, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2100 JEFFERSON ST, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501(337) 706-3428(337) 706-3460 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 10, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Ernest Washington Kinchen M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ERNEST WASHINGTON KINCHEN M.D. (NPI 1053417352) is an individual internal medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.010362) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053417352
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERNEST WASHINGTON KINCHENCredential: M.D.
Location Address2100 JEFFERSON STLafayette, LA 70501-8556
Mailing Address120 Nickerson PkwyLafayette, LA 70501-6510 · (337) 706-3428 · Fax (337) 706-3460
Fax(337) 706-3460
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 10, 2013
NPI 1053417352 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in LA · MD.010362
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.

2100 JEFFERSON ST, Lafayette, LA 70501

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Ernest Washington Kinchen M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70501 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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 4

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

Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
2100 JEFFERSON ST
LAFAYETTE, LA 70501
Psychologist (Clinical)
2100 JEFFERSON ST
LAFAYETTE, LA 70501
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
2100 JEFFERSON ST
LAFAYETTE, LA 70501
Family Medicine
2100 JEFFERSON ST, VA MEDICAL CENTER OF ALEXANDRIA MC, LCBOC
LAFAYETTE, LA 70501

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 Ernest Kinchen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernest Kinchen is 1053417352. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 15, 2006.

Where is Ernest Kinchen located?

Ernest Kinchen practices at 2100 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501. The listed phone number is (337) 706-3428.

What is Ernest Kinchen's specialty?

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

Is Ernest Kinchen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ernest Kinchen is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernest Kinchen was last updated on July 10, 2013. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.