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Diagnostic Radiology

Ernest W. Kinchen Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Pomona, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Ernest W. Kinchen Iii, MD is a radiologist at 10520 Wilshire Blvd, Apt 706, Los Angeles, CA 90024. Phone: (909) 865-9500. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ernest W. Kinchen Iii had 1,026 Original Medicare patients and 1,630 services. NPI 1265415764. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Radiologist (Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology)
  • Address: 10520 Wilshire Blvd, Apt 706, Los Angeles, CA 90024 · Directions (4 more locations)
  • Phone: (909) 865‑9500
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
  • Group practice: Eagle Butte Indian Health Service Hospital (+2 more)
  • Medical school: Harvard Medical School · graduated 1994 (32 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ernest W. Kinchen Iii, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Ernest W. Kinchen Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ernest W. Kinchen Iii 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 Ernest W. Kinchen Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,026 Original Medicare patients and 1,630 services for Ernest W. Kinchen Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ernest W. Kinchen Iii's NPI number?
1265415764. 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 Ernest W. Kinchen Iii, 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 patients1,026
Services billed to Medicare1,630
Different services or procedures72
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)303 services
  2. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)265 services
  3. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)198 services
  4. Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast (71275)125 services
  5. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast (74176)114 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%
  • Arthritis56%
  • Ischemic heart disease42%
  • Chronic kidney disease42%
  • Diabetes37%

Hospitals where Ernest W. Kinchen Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ernest W. Kinchen Iii 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ernest W. Kinchen Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ernest W. Kinchen Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Eagle Butte Indian Health Service Hospital42 clinicians in the group
  • North Walton Rural Hospital LLC32 clinicians in the group
  • Pomona Valley Imaging Medical Group Inc24 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Los Angeles

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Eagle Butte Indian Health Service Hospital

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolHarvard Medical School
Graduation year1994 (32 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1265415764
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians