RALPH C KAHLER MD
NPI 1063526895
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Hattiesburg, MS

Q: What is Ralph Kahler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ralph Kahler is 1063526895. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 18, 2006.

Q: What is Ralph Kahler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ralph Kahler was last updated on February 22, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since August 18, 2006PECOS Enrolled

415 S 28TH AVE, HATTIESBURG, MS 39401(601) 296-2976(601) 579-5240 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 22, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 22, 2021, Jul 8, 2020, Aug 23, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Ralph C Kahler Md NPPES

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

RALPH C KAHLER MD (NPI 1063526895) is an individual infectious disease provider in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (09627) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063526895

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X

Provider Legal NameRALPH C KAHLERCredential: MD

Location Address415 S 28TH AVEHattiesburg, MS 39401-7246

Mailing Address415 S 28th AveHattiesburg, MS 39401-7246 · (601) 296-2976 · Fax (601) 579-5240

Phone(601) 296-2976

Fax(601) 579-5240

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateAugust 18, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 22, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 22, 2021

✔ NPI 1063526895 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RI0200X

License✔ Licensed in MS · 09627

Definition

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 09627 (MS)

415 S 28TH AVE, Hattiesburg, MS 39401

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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid00117526MS

Other1559010MS · American Admin Group

Medicaid1739715LA

Other110038727MS · Railroad Medicare

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ralph C Kahler Md 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Ralph Kahler reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Hattiesburg Clinic PA

Same address

Nephrology

415 S 28TH AVE
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
696 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1043392459 (601) 268-5700

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.

1,674 services261 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes 99307

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day typically lasts about 10 minutes. This service involves a healthcare professional checking on your health status, answering any questions you may have, and monitoring your progress. This routine check ensures your recovery is on track and any concerns are addressed promptly.

47 services18 patients

Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99305

An initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.

18 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39401 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

$120.41 typical visit price

range $51.65 – $159.18

Typical copayment $30.10 (range $12.91 – $39.79)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$92.20 typical visit price

range $16.15 – $129.61

Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 22

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Insertion tray with drainage bag with indwelling catheter, foley type, two-way latex with coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer or hydrophilic, etc.) A4314

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

1 supplier15 claims15 services$20.71 avg. paid by Medicare

Ostomy pouch, drainable, with barrier attached, with filter (1 piece), each A4424

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N

1 supplier17 claims320 services$4.61 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4034

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

3 suppliers31 claims422 services$3.32 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4035

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

2 suppliers346 claims3,068 services$6.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral formula, nutritionally complete with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4150

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

1 supplier33 claims4,840 services$0.39 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4152

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

3 suppliers177 claims33,981 services$0.31 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, hydrolyzed proteins (amino acids and peptide chain), includes fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4153

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

1 supplier11 claims1,331 services$1.10 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, for special metabolic needs, excludes inherited disease of metabolism, includes altered composition of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and/or minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4154

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

2 suppliers159 claims23,161 services$0.68 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral nutrition infusion pump, any type B9002

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N

2 suppliers33 claims33 services$68.19 avg. paid by Medicare

Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms E0163

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers13 claims13 services$63.01 avg. paid by Medicare

Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with detachable arms E0165

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers77 claims77 services$8.41 avg. paid by Medicare

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260

DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N

3 suppliers42 claims42 services$49.99 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

4 suppliers24 claims24 services$18.38 avg. paid by Medicare

Iv pole E0776

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers71 claims71 services$8.69 avg. paid by Medicare

Manual wheelchair accessory, anti-tipping device, each E0971

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N

2 suppliers12 claims24 services$32.86 avg. paid by Medicare

Manual wheelchair accessory, anti-tipping device, each E0971

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N

1 supplier19 claims38 services$2.97 avg. paid by Medicare

Residual limb support system for wheelchair, any type E1020

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N

2 suppliers30 claims30 services$13.59 avg. paid by Medicare

Manual adult size wheelchair, includes tilt in space E1161

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

2 suppliers18 claims18 services$173.45 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

4 suppliers24 claims24 services$99.70 avg. paid by Medicare

General use wheelchair seat cushion, width less than 22 inches, any depth E2601

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N

3 suppliers16 claims16 services$40.50 avg. paid by Medicare

Standard wheelchair K0001

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

4 suppliers257 claims257 services$19.87 avg. paid by Medicare

Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N

1 supplier49 claims49 services$8.56 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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