RONALD S KINGSTON MD
NPI 1427034115
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Inglewood, CA

Active since December 15, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.71/100
CMS Quality Rating
555 E HARDY STREET, CENTINELA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, INGLEWOOD, CA 90301(310) 673-4660 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Ronald S Kingston Md NPPES

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

RONALD S KINGSTON MD (NPI 1427034115) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Inglewood, California, licensed in California (G36787) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine (1977).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427034115
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameRONALD S KINGSTONCredential: MD
Location Address555 E HARDY STREET, CENTINELA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERInglewood, CA 90301
Mailing AddressPo Box 5686Orange, CA 92863-5686 · (888) 598-8819 · Fax (714) 571-5055
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of MedicineGraduated 1977
Enumeration DateDecember 15, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 15, 2008
✔ NPI 1427034115 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G36787
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Also ListedNuclear MedicineTaxonomy 207U00000X · License G36787 (CA)
Also ListedRadiology · Nuclear RadiologyTaxonomy 2085N0904X · License G36787 (CA)
555 E HARDY STREET, Inglewood, CA 90301

Other Identifiers 7

Other00G367870Blue Shield
Medicare PINWG36787B
Other360002841Railroad Medicare
Other00G367870E02Caloptima
Medicaid00G367870CA
Other050739CA46805Trailblazer
Medicare UPINA46805

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

Ronald S Kingston 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 ID244273530
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050607001405
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 Ronald Kingston reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Diagnostic Radiology
555 E HARDY ST, CENTINELA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Inglewood, CA 90301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
Orthopaedic Surgery
6801 PARK TER, SUITE 500
Los Angeles, CA 90045
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
Specialist
6500 WILSHIRE BLVD FL 15
Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 2,118 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 13

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, ropivacaine hydrochloride, 1 mg J2795
Ropivacaine hydrochloride is a local anesthetic used to numb specific areas of your body during minor surgical procedures or to relieve pain. The medicine is injected into the area requiring anesthesia.
1,500 services15 patients
Low osmolar contrast material, 100-199 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml Q9965
Low osmolar contrast material with 100-199 mg/ml iodine concentration is a type of dye used in medical imaging tests. It helps to clearly highlight certain areas in the body, improving the quality of images and aiding in accurate diagnosis. It's generally safe and well-tolerated.
298 services25 patients
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 73221
An MRI scan of the arm joint is a non-invasive imaging procedure that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the structures within your arm joint. No contrast dye is used in this process. It helps to diagnose or monitor conditions like arthritis, injuries, or infections.
91 services82 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.
88 services85 patients
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 73721
An MRI scan of your leg joint is a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the structures within your leg. This helps doctors diagnose or monitor conditions without using contrast dye.
81 services71 patients
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg J0702
This injection contains two medications, betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. It is used to reduce inflammation and pain. It's given by a healthcare professional, often directly into the area causing discomfort.
60 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90301 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

85.71/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality85.67
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost61.47

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
555 E HARDY STREET, INGLEWOOD CA 90301
LOS ANGELES, CA 90301
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
555 E HARDY STREET, CENTINELA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
INGLEWOOD, CA 90301
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
555 E HARDY STREET
INGLEWOOD, CA 90301
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
555 E HARDY STREET, CENTINELA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
INGLEWOOD, CA 90301
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
555 E HARDY STREET
INGLEWOOD, CA 90301
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
555 E HARDY STREET, INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM
INGLEWOOD, CA 90301
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
555 E HARDY STREET
INGLEWOOD, CA 90301
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
555 E HARDY STREET
INGLEWOOD, CA 90301

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 Ronald Kingston's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ronald Kingston is 1427034115. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 15, 2005.

Where is Ronald Kingston located?

Ronald Kingston practices at 555 E Hardy Street Centinela Hospital Medical Center, Inglewood, CA 90301. The listed phone number is (310) 673-4660.

What is Ronald Kingston's specialty?

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

Is Ronald Kingston enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ronald Kingston 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 Ronald Kingston's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ronald Kingston reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Centinela Radiology Medical Group (Inglewood, CA), Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic (Los Angeles, CA) and Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation (Los Angeles, CA). 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 Ronald Kingston's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ronald Kingston was last updated on August 15, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.