KENNETH T KIRTON JR. MD
NPI 1154392249
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Freeman, SD

Active since January 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
804 S WALNUT ST, FREEMAN, SD 57029(605) 925-4219 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 9, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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

NPI1154392249
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X
Provider Legal NameKENNETH T KIRTON JR.Credential: MD
Location Address804 S WALNUT STFreeman, SD 57029-0900
Mailing AddressPo Box 900Freeman, SD 57029-0900 · (605) 925-4219
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateJanuary 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 9, 2019
✔ NPI 1154392249 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QH0002X
License✔ Licensed in SD · 3572
Definition
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.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 3572 (SD)
804 S WALNUT ST, Freeman, SD 57029

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid5608782SD
Medicaid5608780SD

Accepted 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

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.

PECOS PAC ID2264464361
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051202000274
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Kenneth Kirton reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Clinic/Center
804 S WALNUT ST
Freeman, SD 57029
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • 36 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
741 S HILL ST
Salem, SD 57058
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • 227 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
112 7TH AVENUE
Wall, SD 57790
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • 831 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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, SD
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number430077
Location353 Fairmont BlvdRapid City, SD 57701 · Pennington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician 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.

New Patient
$85.21 typical visit price
range $55.52 – $167.23
Typical copayment $21.30 (range $13.88 – $41.80)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.88 typical visit price
range $18.08 – $137.08
Typical copayment $24.47 (range $4.52 – $34.27)
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 3

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
1 supplier14 claims21 services$5.68 avg. paid by Medicare
Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
1 supplier12 claims420 services$0.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$18.98 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Counselor (Mental Health)
804 S WALNUT ST
FREEMAN, SD 57029
Clinic/Center
804 S WALNUT ST
FREEMAN, SD 57029
Family Medicine
804 S WALNUT ST
FREEMAN, SD 57029
Family Medicine
804 S WALNUT ST
FREEMAN, SD 57029
Clinic/Center
804 S WALNUT ST
FREEMAN, SD 57029
Clinic/Center (Critical Access Hospital)
804 S WALNUT ST
FREEMAN, SD 57029
Physician Assistant
804 S WALNUT ST
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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kenneth Kirton's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kenneth Kirton reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Freeman Regional Health Services (Freeman, SD), Avera Queen Of Peace (Salem, SD) and Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc. (Wall, SD). 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 Kenneth Kirton's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kenneth Kirton accept?

Health plans from Avera Health Plans, Oscar Insurance Company, Sanford Health Plan and Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc. 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 weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.