Quick answers
- Does Ernest O. Kanu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ernest O. Kanu 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 O. Kanu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 386 Original Medicare patients and 405 services for Ernest O. Kanu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ernest O. Kanu's NPI number?
- 1437261179. 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 O. Kanu, 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 | 386 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 405 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)374 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%
- Arthritis54%
- Diabetes51%
- Chronic kidney disease49%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
Hospitals where Ernest O. Kanu works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ernest O. Kanu 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.
- Good Shepherd Medical CenterHermiston, OR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 381325
- Kadlec Regional Medical CenterRichland, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500058
- Lourdes Medical CenterPasco, WA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 501337
- Prosser Memorial HospitalProsser, WA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 501312
- Trios HealthKennewick, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500053
Practice locations
Addresses where Ernest O. Kanu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3810 Plaza WayKennewick, WA 99338 (509) 221‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ernest O. Kanu as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northwest Hospital Medicine Physicians LLC69 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Kennewick
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kennewick, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northwest Hospital Medicine Physicians LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437261179 |
| 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