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DR. KENNETH WAYNE VAWTER MD
NPI 1649268970
Orthopaedic Surgery in Dayton, OH

Active since October 11, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
4881 SUGAR MAPLE DR, WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, DAYTON, OH 45433(937) 257-9416(937) 656-1235 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 16, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Kenneth Wayne Vawter Md NPPES

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

DR. KENNETH WAYNE VAWTER MD (NPI 1649268970) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Dayton, Ohio, licensed in North Carolina (200501605) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Clinton Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649268970
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KENNETH WAYNE VAWTERCredential: MD
Location Address4881 SUGAR MAPLE DR, WRIGHT PATTERSON AFBDayton, OH 45433-5529
Mailing Address4881 Sugar Maple Dr, Wright-patterson Medical CenterDayton, OH 45433 · (937) 257-9416 · Fax (919) 722-1952
Phone(937) 257-9416
Fax(937) 656-1235
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of MedGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateOctober 11, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 16, 2015
✔ NPI 1649268970 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 200501605
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
4881 SUGAR MAPLE DR, Dayton, OH 45433
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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

Dr. Kenneth Wayne Vawter 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 ID749502805
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180214001548
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 12

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, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301
Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.
438 services53 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.
152 services105 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.
89 services77 patients
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
83 services56 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
73 services73 patients
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 73564
An X-ray of the knee, 4 or more views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It involves capturing multiple images of your knee from different angles. This helps in diagnosing conditions such as fractures, arthritis, or infections. The procedure is quick and painless.
69 services62 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Clinton Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Wilmington, OH
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number360175
Location610 West Main StreetWilmington, OH 45177 · Clinton County
Birthing friendly

Adena Fayette Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Washington Ch, OH
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number361331
Location1430 Columbus AvenueWashington Ch, OH 43160 · Fayette County
Emergency services

Highland District Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Hillsboro, OH
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number361332
Location1275 North High StreetHillsboro, OH 45133 · Highland County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 45433 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
$84.72 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
96%124 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
43%330 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%328 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
59%559 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
69%559 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
21%559 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
18%559 patients
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.

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.

Wrist hand orthosis, wrist extension control cock-up, non molded, prefabricated, off-the-shelf L3908
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier21 claims21 services$55.27 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.

MR. JAMES REBELLO III
Pharmacist
4881 SUGAR MAPLE DR
FAIRBORN, OH 45433
Greene County (937) 257-9014
CARLA HUELSKAMP PHARMD
Pharmacist
4881 SUGAR MAPLE DR
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH 45433
Greene County (937) 257-9696
JOHN ALAN ARTHUR
Internal Medicine
4881 SUGAR MAPLE DR
WPAFB, OH 45433
Greene County (937) 257-4482
ALEXIS D OWEN
Military Health Care Provider (Independent Duty Medical Technicians)
4881 SUGAR MAPLE DR
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH 45433
Greene County (937) 257-1574
GREGORY JAMES MORSE M.D.
Radiology (Nuclear Radiology)
4881 SUGAR MAPLE DR, 88 DTS/SGQX
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH 45433
Greene County (937) 257-9679
KENDRA M. SCHMUCK RD LD
Dietitian, Registered
4881 SUGAR MAPLE DR
WPAFB, OH 45433
Greene County (937) 257-8815
MATTHEW PHILIP SCULLY IDMT
Military Health Care Provider (Independent Duty Medical Technicians)
4881 SUGAR MAPLE DR
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH 45433
Greene County (616) 717-0169
KAREN LEWIS RTT
Radiologic Technologist (Radiation Therapy)
4881 SUGAR MAPLE DR, 88TH MDOS/SGOMR
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH 45433
Greene County (937) 257-4159

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 Vawter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Vawter is 1649268970. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2005.

Where is Kenneth Vawter located?

Kenneth Vawter practices at 4881 Sugar Maple Dr Wright Patterson Afb, Dayton, OH 45433. The listed phone number is (937) 257-9416.

What is Kenneth Vawter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Kenneth Vawter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth Vawter 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 Vawter accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, CareSource and MedMutual and 1 other insurer list Kenneth Vawter 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 Vawter affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kenneth Vawter is affiliated with Clinton Memorial Hospital, Adena Fayette Medical Center and Highland District Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenneth Vawter was last updated on March 16, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.