KENNETH T KIRTON JR. MD
NPI 1154392249
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Freeman, SD
About Kenneth T Kirton Jr. Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
KENNETH T KIRTON JR. MD (NPI 1154392249) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Freeman, South Dakota, licensed in South Dakota (3572) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1989).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Other Identifiers 2
Accepted 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
Kenneth T Kirton Jr. 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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Rapid City, SDPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 57029 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
FREEMAN, SD 57029
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 Kenneth Kirton's NPI number?
The NPI number for Kenneth Kirton is 1154392249. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 28, 2006.
Where is Kenneth Kirton located?
Kenneth Kirton practices at 804 S Walnut St, Freeman, SD 57029. The listed phone number is (605) 925-4219.
What is Kenneth Kirton's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.
Is Kenneth Kirton enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Kenneth Kirton 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 Kenneth Kirton accept?
Health plans from Avera Health Plans, Medica and Oscar Insurance Company list Kenneth Kirton 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 Kenneth Kirton affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Kenneth Kirton is affiliated with Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Kenneth Kirton was last updated on September 9, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
