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DR. ALEXANDER BENJAMIN KENTON MD
NPI 1679521454
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Albany, NY

Active since May 04, 2006PECOS Enrolled
315 S MANNING BLVD, ALBANY, NY 12208(518) 525-6560 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 2, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 2, 2022, May 25, 2022, Apr 20, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Alexander Benjamin Kenton Md NPPES

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

DR. ALEXANDER BENJAMIN KENTON MD (NPI 1679521454) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Albany, New York, licensed in New York (316605) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679521454
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALEXANDER BENJAMIN KENTONCredential: MD
Location Address315 S MANNING BLVDAlbany, NY 12208-1707
Mailing AddressPo Box 14890Albany, NY 12212-4890
Phone(518) 525-6560
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 2, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 2, 2022
✔ NPI 1679521454 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · 316605✔ Licensed in TX · L1356
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
315 S MANNING BLVD, Albany, NY 12208
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Health, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Alexander Benjamin Kenton Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Alexander Kenton reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

St. Peter's Hospitalof The City Of Albany
Same address
General Acute Care Hospital
315 SOUTH MANNING BLVD, SUITE 6512
Albany, NY 12208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Peters Hospital Of The City Of Albany
  • 623 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003981432 (518) 525-1304
Magella Medical Associates Billing, Inc.
1,563 mi
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
2400 ROUND ROCK AVE
Round Rock, TX 78681
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 432 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083631071 (512) 341-1000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

ARUNIMA RAJBHANDARY MD
Hospitalist
315 S MANNING BLVD
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 525-1550
ST PETER'S LIFELINE
Emergency Response System Companies
315 S MANNING BLVD
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 525-6024
ABIGAIL N RUDASILL PHARM D
Pharmacist
315 S MANNING BLVD
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 525-1616
MARIA SOBIERAJ
Pharmacist
315 S MANNING BLVD
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 381-6325
NICOLETTA SERAFINA PACILLI PA
Physician Assistant
315 S MANNING BLVD
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 525-5634
DR. SAHAR AMERY M.D.
Hospitalist
315 S MANNING BLVD
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 525-1550
DAVID JAHANGIR MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
315 S MANNING BLVD
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 525-1401
MRS. LYNN ANN CRAFT PA
Physician Assistant
315 S MANNING BLVD
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 525-5776

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 Alexander Kenton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Kenton is 1679521454. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2006.

Where is Alexander Kenton located?

Alexander Kenton practices at 315 S Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208. The listed phone number is (518) 525-6560.

What is Alexander Kenton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Alexander Kenton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Kenton is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Alexander Kenton's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alexander Kenton reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: St. Peter's Hospitalof The City Of Albany (Albany, NY) and Magella Medical Associates Billing, Inc. (Round Rock, TX). 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 Alexander Kenton's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alexander Kenton accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Health and Oscar Insurance Company list Alexander Kenton 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 Alexander Kenton was last updated on August 2, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.