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Gastroenterology

Kim R. Gentry, MD

Works at hospitals in Arlington, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Kim R. Gentry, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1001 N Waldrop Dr, Suite 509, Arlington, TX 76012. Phone: (817) 394-4300. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kim R. Gentry had 461 Original Medicare patients and 1,720 services. NPI 1396736187. 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: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 1001 N Waldrop Dr, Suite 509, Arlington, TX 76012 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (817) 394‑4300
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
  • Group practice: Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC
  • Medical school: University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio · graduated 1984 (42 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kim R. Gentry, 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 Kim R. Gentry accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kim R. Gentry 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 Kim R. Gentry see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 461 Original Medicare patients and 1,720 services for Kim R. Gentry. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kim R. Gentry's NPI number?
1396736187. 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 Kim R. Gentry, 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 patients461
Services billed to Medicare1,720
Different services or procedures24
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)222 services
  2. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)108 services
  3. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)104 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)65 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)61 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure72%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Diabetes27%
  • Ischemic heart disease23%
  • Chronic kidney disease21%

Hospitals where Kim R. Gentry works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kim R. Gentry 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 Kim R. Gentry is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kim R. Gentry as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC608 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Arlington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arlington, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio
Graduation year1984 (42 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1396736187
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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