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KENNETH I ATAGA MD
NPI 1306886825
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Memphis, TN

Active since June 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75.06/100
CMS Quality Rating
1265 UNION AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104(901) 478-2760(901) 478-8358 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 20, 2026, Nov 7, 2018, Aug 28, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Kenneth I Ataga Md NPPES

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

KENNETH I ATAGA MD (NPI 1306886825) is an individual hematology & oncology provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (57803) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis, and is a graduate of Other (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306886825
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0003X
Provider Legal NameKENNETH I ATAGACredential: MD
Location Address1265 UNION AVEMemphis, TN 38104-3415
Mailing Address1211 Union Ave Ste 330Memphis, TN 38104-6655
Phone(901) 478-2760
Fax(901) 478-8358
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateJune 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 20, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 20, 2026
✔ NPI 1306886825 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0003X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 57803✔ Licensed in NC · 9700849
Definition
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
1265 UNION AVE, Memphis, TN 38104
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Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidQ037997TN

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 Health and more.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 I Ataga 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 ID3375679145
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180925001490
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 Ataga reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Methodist Healthcare - Memphis Hospitals
Same address
Cardiovascular Disease
1265 UNION AVE
Memphis, TN 38104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043202088 (901) 291-2427
Ut Methodist Physicians LLC
0.1 mi
Internal Medicine
1325 EASTMORELAND AVE STE 310
Memphis, TN 38104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 170 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427317908 (901) 758-7970
Ut Regional One Physicians Inc
0.8 mi
Surgery
877 JEFFERSON AVE
Memphis, TN 38103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 421 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093130585 (901) 545-8336

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 2

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

Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number440049
Location1265 Union Ave Suite 700Memphis, TN 38104 · Shelby County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Regional One Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number440152
Location877 Jefferson AvenueMemphis, TN 38103 · Shelby County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38104 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
$160.89 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $40.22 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

75.06/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality56.46
Improvement Activities40
Cost71.87

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.

MICHAEL FISHER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1265 UNION AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 725-5846
DANNY J LANCASTER MD
Hospitalist
1265 UNION AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 516-2362
MUNACHUKWUDI AFAMEFUNA OKOYE
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1265 UNION AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (910) 516-8279
GEETH SANDEEP NADELLA M.D.
Internal Medicine
1265 UNION AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 516-2362
HANNAH PETERSON PHARMD
Pharmacist
1265 UNION AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 516-7000
METHODIST UNIVERSITY EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS PLLC
Emergency Medicine
1265 UNION AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 516-7000
DR. JEFFREY A BLALACK MD
Anesthesiology
1265 UNION AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (316) 685-6091
RADIOSURGICAL CENTER OF MEMPHIS, L.P.
Radiologic Technologist (Radiation Therapy)
1265 UNION AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 726-6444

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 Ataga's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Ataga is 1306886825. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2006.

Where is Kenneth Ataga located?

Kenneth Ataga practices at 1265 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104. The listed phone number is (901) 478-2760.

What is Kenneth Ataga's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RH0003X.

Is Kenneth Ataga enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth Ataga 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 Ataga's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kenneth Ataga reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Methodist Healthcare - Memphis Hospitals (Memphis, TN), Ut Methodist Physicians LLC (Memphis, TN) and Ut Regional One Physicians Inc (Memphis, TN). 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 Ataga's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kenneth Ataga accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 3 other insurers list Kenneth Ataga 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 Ataga affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kenneth Ataga is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis and Regional One Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenneth Ataga was last updated on April 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.