Quick answers
- Does Kent R. Keele accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kent R. Keele accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kent R. Keele see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 609 Original Medicare patients and 2,338 services for Kent R. Keele. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kent R. Keele's NPI number?
- 1164619169. 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 Kent R. Keele, 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 | 609 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,338 |
| Different services or procedures | 68 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Test for allergy using allergenic extract (95004)494 services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)260 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)257 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)175 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)138 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 pressure59%
- High cholesterol59%
- Arthritis44%
- Anxiety21%
- Depression20%
- Ischemic heart disease18%
Hospitals where Kent R. Keele works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kent R. Keele 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.
- Logan Health - WhitefishWhitefish, MT · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 271336
- Logan Health Medical CenterKalispell, MT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 270051
- St Luke Community HospitalRonan, MT · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 271325
Practice locations
Addresses where Kent R. Keele is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 160 Heritage WayKalispell, MT 59901 (406) 752‑8330
- 160 Heritage Way, Suite 201Kalispell, MT 59901
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kent R. Keele as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Glacier Ear Nose and Throat Head and Neck Surgery PC10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other ENT doctors in Kalispell
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kalispell, MT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Glacier Ear Nose and Throat Head and Neck Surgery PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164619169 |
| 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