DR. RONALD KENNEDY M.D.
NPI 1689725202
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Jackson, MS

Q: What is Ronald Kennedy's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ronald Kennedy is 1689725202. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 12, 2007.

Q: What is Ronald Kennedy's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ronald Kennedy was last updated on May 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.

Active since January 12, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

88.44/100

CMS Quality Rating

971 LAKELAND DR STE 657, JACKSON, MS 39216(601) 200-2780(601) 200-2788 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 8, 2025, Jun 3, 2021, Feb 26, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Dr. Ronald Kennedy M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RONALD KENNEDY M.D. (NPI 1689725202) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Jackson, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (08369) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Dominic-jackson Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Monroe.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689725202

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. RONALD KENNEDYCredential: M.D.

Location Address971 LAKELAND DR STE 657Jackson, MS 39216-4608

Mailing AddressPo Box 23666Jackson, MS 39225-3666 · (601) 200-4749 · Fax (601) 200-5929

Phone(601) 200-2780

Fax(601) 200-2788

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 1978

Enumeration DateJanuary 12, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateMay 8, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 8, 2025

✔ NPI 1689725202 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in MS · 08369✔ Licensed in LA · 326463

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

971 LAKELAND DR STE 657, Jackson, MS 39216

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1312 Grammont St Ste 410Monroe, LA 71201-7411 · Phone (318) 966-6300 · Fax (318) 966-6301

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0116208MS

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.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

Dr. Ronald Kennedy 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 ID9436210499

PECOS Enrollment IDI20081209000448

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 6

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.

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361

This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.

67 services66 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.

44 services44 patients

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533

A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.

34 services34 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.

23 services13 patients

Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts 33518

A coronary artery bypass with 2 grafts is a surgery to improve blood flow to your heart. A surgeon takes a healthy vein or artery from your body and attaches it to the blocked coronary artery. This creates a new path for blood to flow, bypassing the blockage.

19 services19 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.

13 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Jackson, MS

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number250048

Location969 Lakeland DrJackson, MS 39216 · Hinds County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39216 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

$159.18 typical visit price

range $51.65 – $159.18

Typical copayment $39.79 (range $12.91 – $39.79)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$64.96 typical visit price

range $16.15 – $129.61

Typical copayment $16.24 (range $4.03 – $32.40)

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.

88.44/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

75.29

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

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