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KENNETH MICHAEL NUGENT MD
NPI 1417946567
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Lubbock, TX

Active since October 20, 2005PECOS Enrolled
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
3601 4TH ST, LUBBOCK, TX 79430(806) 743-3150(806) 743-3168 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 21, 2026, Dec 2, 2021, Nov 10, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Kenneth Michael Nugent Md NPPES

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

KENNETH MICHAEL NUGENT MD (NPI 1417946567) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Lubbock, Texas, licensed in Texas (G7699) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Lubbock, and is a graduate of Washington University School Of Medicine (1971).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417946567
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameKENNETH MICHAEL NUGENTCredential: MD
Location Address3601 4TH STLubbock, TX 79430-0002
Mailing AddressPo Box 5865Lubbock, TX 79408-5865 · (806) 743-3150 · Fax (806) 743-3168
Fax(806) 743-3168
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWashington University School Of MedicineGraduated 1971
Enumeration DateOctober 20, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 21, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 21, 2026
NPI 1417946567 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in TX · G7699
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License G7699 (TX)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License G7699 (TX)
3601 4TH ST, Lubbock, TX 79430

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1602 Indiana AveLubbock, TX 79415-3364 · Phone (806) 775-8200 · Fax (806) 775-8594

Other Identifiers 12

MedicaidU4765NM
Other120541100TX · Firstcare Commercial
OtherA035NM · Triwest
Other43974NM · Presbyterian Commercial
Other85E051TX · Bc/bs
Medicaid120541101TX
Medicaid136092706TX
OtherM0057696TX · Dps
Medicaid100158220AOK
Other80767ZTX · Hmo Blue
Medicaid136092701TX
Medicaid43974NM

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kenneth Michael Nugent 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 ID840347514
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090415000328
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 11

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.
101 services62 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
74 services38 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.
59 services42 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.
55 services41 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.
29 services29 patients
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726
This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.
25 services25 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79430 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality91.19
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 9

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

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers12 claims12 services$102.62 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers13 claims30 services$39.32 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers11 claims58 services$2.68 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
8 suppliers70 claims70 services$18.45 avg. paid by Medicare
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$910.56 avg. paid by Medicare
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
9 suppliers147 claims147 services$90.30 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 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Speech-Language Pathologist
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LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Anesthesiology
3601 4TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3601 4TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
3601 4TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
3601 4TH ST, SUITE 1A115
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
3601 4TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3601 4TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Internal Medicine
3601 4TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79430

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 Nugent's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Nugent is 1417946567. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 20, 2005.

Where is Kenneth Nugent located?

Kenneth Nugent practices at 3601 4th St, Lubbock, TX 79430. The listed phone number is (806) 743-3150.

What is Kenneth Nugent's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Kenneth Nugent enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth Nugent 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.

What insurance does Kenneth Nugent accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Kenneth Nugent 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenneth Nugent was last updated on August 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 days 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.