JOHN L KENNEDY JR. M.D.
NPI 1144263062
Anesthesiology in Jackson, MS

Q: What is John Kennedy's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Kennedy is 1144263062. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2006.

Q: What is John Kennedy's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Kennedy was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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 June 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

971 LAKELAND DR, SUITE 202, JACKSON, MS 39216(601) 362-1990(601) 362-1988 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About John L Kennedy Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

JOHN L KENNEDY JR. M.D. (NPI 1144263062) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Jackson, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (11740) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Dominic-jackson Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144263062

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameJOHN L KENNEDY JR.Credential: M.D.

Location Address971 LAKELAND DR, SUITE 202Jackson, MS 39216-4643

Mailing Address971 Lakeland Dr, Suite 202Jackson, MS 39216-4643 · (601) 362-1990 · Fax (601) 362-1988

Phone(601) 362-1990

Fax(601) 362-1988

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 1987

Enumeration DateJune 14, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1144263062 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in MS · 11740

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

971 LAKELAND DR, Jackson, MS 39216

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00112364MS

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Health Plan, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

John L Kennedy Jr. M.d. 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 ID7315927084

PECOS Enrollment IDI20101203000551

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show John Kennedy reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Physicians Anesthesia Group Staffing, LLC

Same address

Anesthesiology

971 LAKELAND DR STE 202
Jackson, MS 39216

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

NPI 1558102772 (601) 362-1990

Physicians Anesthesia Group, P.A.

0.1 mi

Anesthesiology

971 LAKELAND DR, SUITE 202
Jackson, MS 39216

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

NPI 1407890783 (601) 362-1990

Mississippi State Hospital

2.6 mi

Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)

350 CAPERS AVE
Jackson, MS 39203

Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Mississippi State Hospital At Whitfield
67 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1134366867 (601) 351-8000

Lifelinc Anesthesia, PLLC

189 mi

Anesthesiology

3340 PLAYERS CLUB PKWY STE 350
Memphis, TN 38125

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

NPI 1801021464 (901) 207-2017

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 19

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142

Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.

83 services78 patients

Anesthesia for electroshock therapy 00104

Anesthesia for electroshock therapy involves administering medications to put you into a deep sleep. This ensures you won't feel pain or remember the procedure. It's essential for your comfort and safety during the therapy.

57 services11 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

41 services41 patients

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620

This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.

35 services35 patients

Anesthesia for retinal surgery 00145

Anesthesia for retinal surgery involves using medications to numb your eye and surrounding area. This prevents pain and discomfort during the procedure. You may also receive medication to help you relax. The anesthesia can be local (just your eye) or general (you're asleep).

27 services27 patients

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.

24 services23 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400

Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.

20 services20 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840

Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.

19 services19 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels 00560

Anesthesia for heart and large blood vessel procedures involves using medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). It helps ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.

14 services14 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910

Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.

14 services14 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm 00410

Anesthesia for a procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm ensures you won't feel pain during the treatment. It can be general, where you're completely asleep, or local, numbing only a specific area. Your vital signs are monitored to ensure safety during the procedure.

13 services13 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537

Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.

13 services13 patients

Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670

Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.

13 services12 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

13 services13 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back 00300

Anesthesia for procedures on skin, muscles, or nerves of the head, neck, and upper back involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during the procedure. This ensures you don't feel pain or discomfort. It's safe and monitored by professionals.

12 services12 patients

Anesthesia for other x-ray on vein or lymph system 01930

Anesthesia for an x-ray on the vein or lymph system is a medical procedure where medication is given to eliminate any discomfort. It helps ensure you don't feel pain during the x-ray. It can be general (you're asleep) or local (only a specific area is numbed).

12 services12 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.

12 services12 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790

Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.

11 services11 patients

Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance 64488

This procedure involves injecting a local anesthetic into the abdominal wall to manage pain. It's carried out on both sides of the abdomen using imaging guidance for precision. This helps numb the area, providing relief from discomfort.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Jackson, MS

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number250048

Location969 Lakeland DrJackson, MS 39216 · Hinds County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Whitfield Medical Surgical Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Whitfield, MS

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number250134

Location3550 Hwy 468 W, Bldg 60Whitfield, MS 39193 · Rankin County

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…

100%26 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Pre-operative OSA assessment

Percentage of patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the operating room/procedure room that have a pre-operative assessment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

100%37 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

BEN W. SEALE, M.D., PLLC

Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)

971 LAKELAND DR, SUITE 450
JACKSON, MS 39216

Hinds County (601) 948-5158

EDWIN P SUDDUTH M.D.

Anesthesiology

971 LAKELAND DR, SUITE 202
JACKSON, MS 39216

Hinds County (601) 362-1990

JACKSON GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY PLLC

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)

971 LAKELAND DR, STE 750
JACKSON, MS 39216

Hinds County (601) 987-3033

D TIMOTHY CANNON M.D.

Specialist

971 LAKELAND DR, SUITE 1052
JACKSON, MS 39216

Hinds County (601) 981-9503

JAMIE DOUGLAS MCCOLLUM M.D.

Anesthesiology

971 LAKELAND DR, SUIITE 202
JACKSON, MS 39216

Hinds County (601) 362-1990

DAVID WESTBROOK M.D.

Specialist

971 LAKELAND DR, SUITE 1052
JACKSON, MS 39216

Hinds County (601) 981-9503

MS. JACQUELINE M. ROBINSON MS, CCC-A; F/AAA

Audiologist

971 LAKELAND DR, SUITE 854
JACKSON, MS 39216

Hinds County (601) 981-2825

MRS. KRISTIE CALLAHAN FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

971 LAKELAND DR, SUITE 557
JACKSON, MS 39216

Hinds County (601) 200-4560

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 John Kennedy's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Kennedy is 1144263062. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2006.

Where is John Kennedy located?

John Kennedy practices at 971 Lakeland Dr Suite 202, Jackson, MS 39216. The listed phone number is (601) 362-1990.

What is John Kennedy's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is John Kennedy enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Kennedy 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for John Kennedy's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Kennedy reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Physicians Anesthesia Group Staffing, LLC (Jackson, MS), Physicians Anesthesia Group, P.A. (Jackson, MS), Mississippi State Hospital (Jackson, MS) and Lifelinc Anesthesia, PLLC (Memphis, TN). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for John Kennedy's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Kennedy accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Health Plan, Inc. list John Kennedy 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 John Kennedy affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Kennedy is affiliated with St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital and Whitfield Medical Surgical Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Kennedy was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.