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KENNETH W WELLS M.D.
NPI 1508844812
Preventive Medicine - Obesity Medicine in Akron, OH

Active since January 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95 ARCH ST STE 175, AKRON, OH 44304(330) 375-6590(330) 375-6593 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2025, Mar 14, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Kenneth W Wells M.d. NPPES

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

KENNETH W WELLS M.D. (NPI 1508844812) is an individual obesity medicine provider in Akron, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35060515) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Summa Health System, and is a graduate of Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508844812
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2083B0002X
Provider Legal NameKENNETH W WELLSCredential: M.D.
Location Address95 ARCH ST STE 175Akron, OH 44304-1489
Mailing AddressPo Box 271Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44222-0271 · (330) 923-7066 · Fax (330) 923-8090
Phone(330) 375-6590
Fax(330) 375-6593
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNortheastern Ohio University College Of MedicineGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateJanuary 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1508844812 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPreventive Medicine · Obesity MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2083B0002X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35060515
Definition
A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
95 ARCH ST STE 175, Akron, OH 44304
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0822471OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Kenneth W Wells 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 ID6608760699
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061025000658
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 3

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.

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.
177 services82 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
38 services26 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.
35 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Summa Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Akron, OH
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360020
Location525 East Market StreetAkron, OH 44309 · Summit County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Akron General Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Akron, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360027
Location1 Akron General AvenueAkron, OH 44307 · Summit County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 44304 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
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

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…
6%89 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
21%110 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
26%89 patients2/55-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…
79%141 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age
Percentage of female patients aged 65-85 years of age who ever had a central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to check for osteoporosis
28%60 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

SUMMA PHYSICIANS LLC
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
95 ARCH ST STE 175
AKRON, OH 44304
Summit County (234) 867-7606
CHRISTIE LEE SNYDER APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
95 ARCH ST STE 175
AKRON, OH 44304
Summit County (330) 375-6913
DR. VIVEK MATHUR M.D.
Preventive Medicine (Obesity Medicine)
95 ARCH ST STE 175
AKRON, OH 44304
Summit County (330) 375-6590

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 Wells's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Wells is 1508844812. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 6, 2006.

Where is Kenneth Wells located?

Kenneth Wells practices at 95 Arch St Ste 175, Akron, OH 44304. The listed phone number is (330) 375-6590.

What is Kenneth Wells's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Preventive Medicine, specializing in Obesity Medicine, with taxonomy code 2083B0002X.

Is Kenneth Wells enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth Wells 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 Wells accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and MedMutual and 1 other insurer list Kenneth Wells 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 Wells affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kenneth Wells is affiliated with Summa Health System and Akron General Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenneth Wells was last updated on March 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.