ERNEST W KINCHEN III MD
NPI 1265415764
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Eden Prairie, MN

Q: What is Ernest Kinchen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernest Kinchen is 1265415764. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 29, 2005.

Q: Where is Ernest Kinchen located?

Ernest Kinchen practices at 11995 Singletree Ln Ste 500, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. The listed phone number is (952) 595-1301.

Q: What is Ernest Kinchen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Q: Is Ernest Kinchen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ernest Kinchen 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.

Q: Which organizations bill Medicare for Ernest Kinchen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ernest Kinchen reassigns Medicare benefits to 17 organizations: Eagle Butte Indian Health Service Hospital (Eagle Butte, SD), Wilmington Physicians Group LLC (Wilmington, OH), X-Ray Associates Of New Mexico PC (Albuquerque, NM), North Walton Rural Hospital, LLC (Defuniak Springs, FL), Otero County Hospital Association (Alamogordo, NM) and 12 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Ernest Kinchen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Q: What insurance does Ernest Kinchen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and CareSource list Ernest Kinchen 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.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernest Kinchen was last updated on August 11, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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 November 29, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

11995 SINGLETREE LN STE 500, EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344(952) 595-1301(612) 294-4903 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 11, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Ernest W Kinchen Iii Md NPPES

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

ERNEST W KINCHEN III MD (NPI 1265415764) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, licensed in Texas (R7789) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Harvard Medical School (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265415764

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X

Provider Legal NameERNEST W KINCHEN IIICredential: MD

Location Address11995 SINGLETREE LN STE 500Eden Prairie, MN 55344-5349

Mailing Address11995 Singletree Ln Ste 500Eden Prairie, MN 55344-5349 · (952) 595-1301 · Fax (612) 294-4903

Phone(952) 595-1301

Fax(612) 294-4903

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSHarvard Medical SchoolGraduated 1994

Enumeration DateNovember 29, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 11, 2020

NPPES CertifiedAugust 11, 2020

✔ NPI 1265415764 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2085R0202X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · R7789✔ Licensed in CA · G86155

Definition

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

11995 SINGLETREE LN STE 500, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, CareSource.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

Ernest W Kinchen Iii 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 ID244124782

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040213000410, I20201012002529, I20250224002233

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 Ernest Kinchen reassigns Medicare billing to 17 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Eagle Butte Indian Health Service Hospital

383 mi

Public Health or Welfare

24276 166TH STREET, AIRPORT ROAD
Eagle Butte, SD 57625

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
282 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1558395848 (605) 964-7724

Wilmington Physicians Group LLC

617 mi

Family Medicine

610 W MAIN ST
Wilmington, OH 45177

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
2 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1932401411 (937) 382-5438

X-Ray Associates Of New Mexico PC

967 mi

Diagnostic Radiology

8020 CONSTITUTION PLACE NE, SUITE 101
Albuquerque, NM 87110

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
12 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1235105800 (505) 998-1316

North Walton Rural Hospital, LLC

1,057 mi

Rural

4413 US HIGHWAY 331 S
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
45 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1750142121 (850) 920-2065

Otero County Hospital Association

1,061 mi

General Acute Care Hospital

2669 SCENIC DR
Alamogordo, NM 88310

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
6 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1861450579 (575) 439-6100

Lechee Health Facility

1,088 mi

Clinic/Center

3 MILES SOUTH OF PAGE, AZ, COPPERMINE ROAD
Lechee, AZ 86040

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation
540 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1831448398 (928) 698-4914

San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation

1,204 mi

Clinic/Center

9A CLARENCE WESLEY HEALTH CENTER LOOP
Bylas, AZ 85530

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
438 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1417330713 (928) 475-2686

Sonoran Radiology Ltd

1,263 mi

Vascular & Interventional Radiology

1400 S DOBSON RD
Mesa, AZ 85202

Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona and Texas enrollments
447 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1033745708 (623) 299-8743

San Xavier District Office

1,292 mi

Public Health or Welfare

2018 W SAN XAVIER RD
Tucson, AZ 85746

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Ton Sells Hospital
349 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1073694832 (520) 295-2503

Ton San Xavier Health Center

1,294 mi

Public Health, Federal

7900 S J STOCK RD
Tucson, AZ 85746

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
286 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1437157302 (520) 547-8140

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 21

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.

Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450

A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.

303 services291 patients

X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045

A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.

265 services257 patients

Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 74177

A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast is an imaging procedure. A special dye, called contrast, is used to make certain areas more visible. This can help identify issues such as infections, tumors, or other abnormalities. The procedure is painless and usually takes about 30 minutes.

198 services198 patients

Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 71275

A CT scan of the chest with contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses X-rays and a special dye to get detailed images of your blood vessels in the chest. This helps in diagnosing conditions related to heart and lungs.

125 services125 patients

Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 74176

A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis is a non-invasive medical test. It uses special X-ray equipment to create detailed images of your abdominal and pelvic areas. This helps doctors examine organs, tissues, and vessels. No contrast dye is used in this procedure.

114 services113 patients

Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 72125

A CT scan of the upper spine without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test that uses X-rays to capture detailed images of your neck and upper back. It helps in identifying issues like fractures, tumors, or infections. No dye (contrast) is used in this scan.

109 services108 patients

Ct scan of chest without contrast 71250

A CT scan of the chest without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses special X-ray equipment to produce detailed images of your chest area, including your lungs and heart. It can help diagnose conditions such as lung diseases or heart disorders. It doesn't involve any dyes or contrast agents.

41 services41 patients

Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 72131

A CT scan of the lower spine without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses X-rays to create detailed images of your lower back area, helping to detect conditions like fractures, infections, or tumors. It's painless and generally quick.

39 services39 patients

Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 70498

A CT scan of the neck's blood vessels with contrast is a diagnostic procedure. It uses X-rays and a special dye to create detailed images of your neck's blood vessels. This helps doctors detect issues such as blockages or abnormalities.

35 services35 patients

Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 74174

A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast is a medical imaging procedure. A special dye, called contrast, is used to make blood vessels more visible. The scan produces detailed images of your abdomen and pelvis, helping doctors to diagnose conditions or plan treatments.

32 services32 patients

Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 70496

A CT scan of the head's blood vessels with contrast is a diagnostic procedure. A special dye (contrast) is injected into your body to make the blood vessels visible on the scan. This helps identify issues like blockages or abnormalities in your head's blood vessels.

31 services31 patients

Ct scan of chest with contrast 71260

A CT scan of the chest with contrast is an imaging procedure. A special dye (contrast) is used to highlight specific areas in your body, providing clearer pictures of your chest. This helps in diagnosing conditions related to your lungs, heart, and other chest structures.

31 services30 patients

Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 72128

A CT scan of the middle spine without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your mid-spine area. This scan helps doctors identify issues like fractures, tumors, or infections. No dye is used in this procedure.

28 services28 patients

X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 74018

An X-ray of the abdomen, 1 view, is a quick and painless imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the structures in your abdomen, such as the stomach, liver, and intestines. This can help identify issues like blockages, infections, or injuries.

25 services23 patients

X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046

A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.

22 services22 patients

Ct scan of face without contrast 70486

A CT scan of the face without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your face, including bones, soft tissues, and blood vessels. It's often used to diagnose diseases, injuries, or abnormalities. No contrast dye is used in this procedure.

20 services20 patients

X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 73502

An X-ray of the hip with 2-3 views is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce pictures of the hip joint. These images help in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The process is quick and painless.

20 services19 patients

Ct scan of pelvis without contrast 72192

A CT scan of the pelvis without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your lower abdomen area. It helps in detecting issues like injuries, inflammation, or abnormal growths. It doesn't involve any dye injection.

19 services19 patients

Ct scan of leg without contrast 73700

A CT scan of the leg is a non-invasive imaging test that uses X-rays to capture detailed images of your leg's bones, muscles, and blood vessels. It doesn't use contrast dye and doesn't cause any pain. It helps in diagnosing injuries or diseases.

18 services16 patients

X-ray of knee, 3 views 73562

An X-ray of the knee, 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the knee from three different angles. This helps medical professionals to diagnose and monitor conditions like arthritis, fractures, or infections. The process is quick and painless.

12 services11 patients

Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 76705

A limited ultrasound scan of the abdomen is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses sound waves to produce images of the abdominal organs such as the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys. This helps to identify any abnormalities or issues.

12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55344 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

$85.82 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $168.28

Typical copayment $21.45 (range $14.00 – $42.07)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$69.74 typical visit price

range $18.32 – $138.04

Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Appropriate Follow-up Imaging for Incidental Abdominal Lesions

Percentage of final reports for abdominal imaging studies for asymptomatic patients aged 18 years and older with one or more of the following noted incidentally with follow_up imaging recommended: - Liver lesion =< 0.5 cm - Cystic kidney lesion < 1.0 cm -…

Lower rates are better for this measure.

0%20 patients

Radiation Consideration for Adult CT: Utilization of Dose Lowering Techniques

Percentage of final reports for patients aged 18 years and older undergoing CT with documentation that one or more of the following dose reduction techniques were used: - Automated exposure control - Adjustment of the mA and/or kV according to patient size -…

100%522 patients

Radiology: Stenosis Measurement in Carotid Imaging Reports

Percentage of final reports for carotid imaging studies (neck magnetic resonance angiography [MRA], neck computed tomography angiography [CTA], neck duplex ultrasound, carotid angiogram) performed that include direct or indirect reference to measurements of…

100%27 patients

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.

NORNA L. KARP M.D.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)