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DR. KENT E TOMPKINS M.D.
NPI 1942207436
Family Medicine in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since June 30, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
13725 NORTHWEST BLVD, STE. 15, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78410(361) 767-6100(361) 767-6101 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 25, 2018, May 18, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Kent E Tompkins M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KENT E TOMPKINS M.D. (NPI 1942207436) is an individual family medicine provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (H9581) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center,the, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942207436
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KENT E TOMPKINSCredential: M.D.
Location Address13725 NORTHWEST BLVD, STE. 15Corpus Christi, TX 78410-5127
Mailing Address13725 Northwest Blvd Ste 15Corpus Christi, TX 78410-5124 · (361) 767-6100 · Fax (361) 767-6101
Phone(361) 767-6100
Fax(361) 767-6101
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 21, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 21, 2025
✔ NPI 1942207436 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · H9581
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineTaxonomy 207QH0002X · License H9581 (TX)
13725 NORTHWEST BLVD, Corpus Christi, TX 78410
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 114120 Northwest BlvdCorpus Christi, TX 78410-5121 · Phone (361) 737-0600
Location 2603 E Avenue JRobstown, TX 78380-2338 · Phone (361) 387-1568
Location 3113 Pleasant Valley Dr Ste 210Boerne, TX 78006-5683 · Phone (830) 267-4575 · Fax (830) 267-4575

Other Identifiers 3

Other00K68RTX · Bcbs-tx
Other742675152TX · Tax Id
Medicaid137935614TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare.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. Kent E Tompkins 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 ID1557272648
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100329000550
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 7

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.
244 services114 patients
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg J1100
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is a medication given via injection. It is a type of steroid that helps reduce inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, skin conditions, arthritis, and more.
76 services11 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.
73 services52 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
53 services42 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
40 services40 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
24 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Corpus Christi Medical Center,the

Acute Care Hospitals · Corpus Christi, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number450788
Location6629 Woodridge RoadCorpus Christi, TX 78414 · Nueces County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78410 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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

Adult Sinusitis: Computerized Tomography (CT) for Acute Sinusitis (Overuse)
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of acute sinusitis who had a computerized tomography (CT) scan of the paranasal sinuses ordered at the time of diagnosis or received within 28 days after date of diagnosis
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%73 patients
Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
63%309 patients3/55-star benchmark: 92%
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…
72%388 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
53%661 patients3/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
52%185 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%3,385 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
93%8,219 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…
84%609 patients4/55-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%70 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.
8%1,276 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
26%863 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
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…
84%1,276 patients4/55-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…
29%1,276 patients2/55-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.
43%1,276 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 12

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
3 suppliers12 claims24 services$4.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$31.60 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$48.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers19 claims114 services$2.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4035
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier15 claims465 services$5.49 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4150
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier12 claims5,760 services$0.39 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.

JUAN A VILLARREAL MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
13725 NORTHWEST BLVD, SUITE #110
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78410
Nueces County (361) 387-7177
SAMUEL CHRISTIAN HARTMAN MD
Family Medicine
13725 NORTHWEST BLVD, SUITE 230
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78410
Nueces County (361) 387-3616
MS. LAURIE G. LUCIANI FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
13725 NORTHWEST BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78410
Nueces County (361) 991-2008
COASTAL PLAINS HOSPITAL, LP
Rehabilitation Unit
13725 NORTHWEST BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78410
Nueces County (615) 321-5577
MS. JENNIFER PULIDO STICE NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
13725 NORTHWEST BLVD, STE 120
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78410
Nueces County (361) 387-9413
J.A.VILLARREAL M.D., P.A.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
13725 NORTHWEST BLVD, SUITE #110
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78410
Nueces County (361) 387-7177
BAY AREA HEALTHCARE GROUP, LTD.
Clinic/Center (Emergency Care)
13725 NORTHWEST BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78410
Nueces County (361) 767-4300
RUBEN LERMA MD
Emergency Medicine
13725 NORTHWEST BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78410
Nueces County (800) 893-9698

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 Kent Tompkins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kent Tompkins is 1942207436. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2005.

Where is Kent Tompkins located?

Kent Tompkins practices at 13725 Northwest Blvd Ste. 15, Corpus Christi, TX 78410. The listed phone number is (361) 767-6100.

What is Kent Tompkins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Kent Tompkins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kent Tompkins 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 Kent Tompkins accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare list Kent Tompkins 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 Kent Tompkins affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kent Tompkins is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center,the.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kent Tompkins was last updated on October 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.