DR. KEITH ALAN KIRBY MD
NPI 1265518328
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pain Medicine in Savannah, GA

Q: What is Keith Kirby's NPI number?

The NPI number for Keith Kirby is 1265518328. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 31, 2006.

Q: What is Keith Kirby's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, specializing in Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 2081P2900X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Keith Kirby was last updated on January 3, 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.

Active since October 31, 2006PECOS Enrolled

8 WHEELER CT, SAVANNAH, GA 31405(912) 352-4340(912) 352-8931 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 3, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Keith Alan Kirby Md NPPES

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

DR. KEITH ALAN KIRBY MD (NPI 1265518328) is an individual pain medicine provider in Savannah, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (40438) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Candler Hospital, and is a graduate of R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265518328

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2081P2900X

Provider Legal NameDR. KEITH ALAN KIRBYCredential: MD

Location Address8 WHEELER CTSavannah, GA 31405-5719

Mailing Address8 Wheeler StSavannah, GA 31405-5710 · (912) 352-4340 · Fax (912) 352-4616

Phone(912) 352-4340

Fax(912) 352-8931

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSR Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical SchoolGraduated 1987

Enumeration DateOctober 31, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 3, 2019

✔ NPI 1265518328 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2081P2900X

License✔ Licensed in GA · 40438

Definition

A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.

Also ListedPain Medicine · Interventional Pain MedicineTaxonomy 208VP0014X · License 40438 (GA)

8 WHEELER CT, Savannah, GA 31405

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Other Identifiers 2

Other201577941Internal Revenue Service

Other201577941GA · Tax Id Number

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Keith Alan Kirby Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID2062468077

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050324000795

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 14

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.

Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg J1100

Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is a medication given via injection. It is a type of steroid that helps reduce inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, skin conditions, arthritis, and more.

112 services22 patients

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.

89 services65 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.

42 services42 patients

Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 64493

This procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joint in your lower back or sacral spine. It's done under imaging guidance to ensure accuracy. The aim is to alleviate pain and inflammation. It's a safe, often effective method for managing spinal discomfort.

38 services26 patients

Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level 64494

This procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joints of your lower or sacral spine to manage pain. Imaging guidance ensures accurate placement. It's the second level, meaning it's done on two different joint levels.

37 services26 patients

Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 62323

This procedure involves injecting a substance into your lower spine canal, guided by real-time images. It's done to diagnose or treat various conditions. You may feel slight discomfort, but it's generally safe and can provide valuable information for your treatment plan.

32 services27 patients

Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level 64483

This procedure involves injecting a mix of numbing and anti-inflammatory medication into a specific nerve root in the lower back. It helps manage pain and reduce inflammation. The process is guided by imaging technology for precision.

22 services17 patients

Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint 64635

This procedure involves using imaging guidance to accurately target and destroy nerves in the lower or sacral spinal facet joint. It's done to relieve chronic back pain. The process is safe and usually effective.

19 services17 patients

Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint 64636

This procedure involves using imaging technology to locate and treat nerves in your lower spine or sacral area that may be causing pain. Each additional facet joint refers to treating more than one spinal nerve. It's a non-invasive way to manage chronic back pain.

19 services17 patients

Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 64490

This procedure involves injecting medication into a joint in your upper or middle spine. It's performed under imaging guidance for precision. The aim is to reduce inflammation and pain. It's a single-level process, meaning one joint is treated at a time.

16 services13 patients

Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level 64491

This procedure involves injecting medication into the upper or middle spine facet joint, a small joint in your back. This is done under imaging guidance for precision. It's a second-level procedure, meaning it's done on two separate joints. It can help reduce pain and inflammation.

16 services13 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

14 services13 patients

Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance 27096

This procedure involves injecting medicine into the joint where your lower spine meets your hip bone. Using special imaging technology, the doctor ensures the medicine is delivered accurately. This can help reduce pain and inflammation in that area.

14 services13 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 64450

This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.

13 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Candler Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Savannah, GA

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number110024

Location5353 Reynolds StreetSavannah, GA 31412 · Chatham County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Savannah, GA

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number110036

Location4700 Waters AvenueSavannah, GA 31404 · Chatham County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah

Acute Care Hospitals · Savannah, GA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number110043

Location11705 Mercy BoulevardSavannah, GA 31419 · Chatham County

Emergency services

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

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

57%178 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

100%812 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

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.

44%426 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…

10%186 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%

Pain Assessment and Follow-Up

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older with documentation of a pain assessment using a standardized tool(s) on each visit AND documentation of a follow-up plan when pain is present

32%804 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

1%280 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

88%577 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen

91%572 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

55%47 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user

71%153 patients3/55-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…

98%280 patients4/55-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%280 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.

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 Keith Kirby's NPI number?

The NPI number for Keith Kirby is 1265518328. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 31, 2006.

Where is Keith Kirby located?

Keith Kirby practices at 8 Wheeler Ct, Savannah, GA 31405. The listed phone number is (912) 352-4340.

What is Keith Kirby's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, specializing in Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 2081P2900X.

Is Keith Kirby enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Keith Kirby is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Keith Kirby accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Keith Kirby 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 Keith Kirby affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Keith Kirby is affiliated with Candler Hospital, Memorial University Medical Center and St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Keith Kirby was last updated on January 3, 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.