Quick answers
- Does Forrest B. Kennedy Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Forrest B. Kennedy Jr. may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Forrest B. Kennedy Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 73 Original Medicare patients and 79 services for Forrest B. Kennedy Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Forrest B. Kennedy Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1043606940. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Forrest B. Kennedy Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 73 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 79 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)38 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis62%
- Diabetes48%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
Hospitals where Forrest B. Kennedy Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Forrest B. Kennedy Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- UNC Lenoir Health CareKinston, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340027
Practice locations
Addresses where Forrest B. Kennedy Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Airport RdKinston, NC 28501 (252) 522‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Forrest B. Kennedy Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lenoir Memorial Hospital, Incorporated17 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), North Carolina →
Other nurse anesthetists in Kinston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kinston, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lenoir Memorial Hospital, Incorporated
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043606940 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians