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STEVEN B. KITCHINGS MD
NPI 1144431933
Family Medicine in Shreveport, LA

Active since May 24, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
63.17/100
CMS Quality Rating
2530 BERT KOUNS, SUITE 138, SHREVEPORT, LA 71118(318) 212-5911(318) 212-5168 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Steven B. Kitchings Md NPPES

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

STEVEN B. KITCHINGS MD (NPI 1144431933) is an individual family medicine provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (201534) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Shreveport-bossier Health System, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144431933
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameSTEVEN B. KITCHINGSCredential: MD
Location Address2530 BERT KOUNS, SUITE 138Shreveport, LA 71118
Mailing Address1202 Louisiana AveShreveport, LA 71101-3910 · (318) 212-5911 · Fax (318) 212-5168
Phone(318) 212-5911
Fax(318) 212-5168
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 2021
NPPES CertifiedJune 17, 2021
✔ NPI 1144431933 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 201534
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
2530 BERT KOUNS, Shreveport, LA 71118
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1092495LA
Other4N134BC11LA · Medicare Ptan

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Steven B. Kitchings Md 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 ID2365514387
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080709000198
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
732 services182 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
475 services137 patients
Management of oxygen chamber therapy 99183
Oxygen chamber therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized room or tube. It's used to treat various conditions like wounds that won't heal due to diabetes or radiation injury. In this therapy, your body's tissues get more oxygen to promote healing and fight infection.
241 services13 patients
Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound 17250
This procedure involves applying a special chemical to a wound to prevent unwanted tissue from growing back. It aids in proper healing by ensuring only healthy tissue regrows. It's a common, safe practice in wound care.
121 services41 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a G0179
This procedure involves a doctor or approved practitioner reviewing your health status and re-certifying your need for Medicare-covered home health services. It includes communication with the home health agency and assessment of your health reports, even when you're not physically present.
88 services40 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
70 services70 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190041
Location1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial LoopShreveport, LA 71105 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Springhill Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Springhill, LA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190088
Location2001 Doctors DriveSpringhill, LA 71075 · Webster County
Emergency services

Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190098
Location1541 Kings HighwayShreveport, LA 71103 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Willis Knighton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190111
Location2600 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71103 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71118 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

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.

63.17/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.62
Promoting Interoperability0
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
53%168 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
40%512 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
86%454 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
1%632 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
1%632 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 12

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

Tape, waterproof, per 18 square inches A4452
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
3 suppliers47 claims4,040 services$0.33 avg. paid by Medicare
Collagen dressing, sterile, size 16 sq. in. or less, each A6021
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
2 suppliers16 claims182 services$20.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing A6196
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
2 suppliers13 claims189 services$6.64 avg. paid by Medicare
Contact layer, sterile, more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing A6207
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
3 suppliers31 claims162 services$6.76 avg. paid by Medicare
Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing A6212
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
3 suppliers78 claims1,201 services$9.02 avg. paid by Medicare
Gauze, non-impregnated, non-sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing A6216
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
4 suppliers36 claims7,884 services$0.04 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Steven Kitchings's NPI number?

The NPI number for Steven Kitchings is 1144431933. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2007.

Where is Steven Kitchings located?

Steven Kitchings practices at 2530 Bert Kouns Suite 138, Shreveport, LA 71118. The listed phone number is (318) 212-5911.

What is Steven Kitchings's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Steven Kitchings enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Steven Kitchings 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 Steven Kitchings accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 2 other insurers list Steven Kitchings 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 Steven Kitchings affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Steven Kitchings is affiliated with Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System, Springhill Medical Center, Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport and Willis Knighton Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Steven Kitchings was last updated on June 17, 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.