DAVID MEZAN KITCHELL M.D.
NPI 1407134737
Hospitalist in New Orleans, LA

Q: What is David Kitchell's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Kitchell is 1407134737. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 3, 2011. The provider is also known as David Henry Kitchell M.D..

Q: What is David Kitchell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Kitchell was last updated on August 23, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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 August 03, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1514 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121(504) 842-7518 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 23, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

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About David Mezan Kitchell M.d. NPPES

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

DAVID MEZAN KITCHELL M.D. (NPI 1407134737) is an individual hospitalist provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD208107) and active in the NPI registry since August 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and is a graduate of Temple University School Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407134737

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDAVID MEZAN KITCHELLCredential: M.D.

Location Address1514 JEFFERSON HWYNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · (504) 842-4000

Phone(504) 842-7518

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSTemple University School Of MedicineGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateAugust 3, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 23, 2023

NPPES CertifiedAugust 23, 2023

✔ NPI 1407134737 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in LA · MD208107

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

1514 JEFFERSON HWY, New Orleans, LA 70121

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)David Henry Kitchell M.d.

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid2398831LA

Medicaid08883205MS

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CHRISTUS Health Plan, HMO Louisiana.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

David Mezan Kitchell M.d. 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 ID1658597570

PECOS Enrollment IDI20150916000992

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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

84 services24 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

23 services12 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

19 services18 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

14 services14 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number190036

Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70121 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

$128.88 typical visit price

range $55.50 – $170.30

Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$98.35 typical visit price

range $17.42 – $138.03

Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)

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

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

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers18 claims18 services$62.23 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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