Quick answers
- Does Kenneth J. Kaminski Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kenneth J. Kaminski Jr. 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 Kenneth J. Kaminski Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 885 Original Medicare patients and 5,671 services for Kenneth J. Kaminski Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kenneth J. Kaminski Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1518136225. 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 Kenneth J. Kaminski 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 | 885 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,671 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)1,627 services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7318)1,320 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)433 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)363 services
- Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee (27447)275 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Anxiety30%
- Diabetes28%
Hospitals where Kenneth J. Kaminski Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kenneth J. Kaminski 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.
- Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint HospitalTyler, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450864
- CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical CenterLongview, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450032
- CHRISTUS Mother Frances HospitalTyler, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450102
- Palestine Regional Medical CenterPalestine, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450747
- UT Health East Texas Tyler Regional HospitalTyler, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450083
Practice locations
Addresses where Kenneth J. Kaminski Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2211 S Loop, Suite 256Palestine, TX 75801 (903) 939‑7500
- 305 W 20th StMount Pleasant, TX 75455 (903) 939‑7500
- 3414 Golden RdTyler, TX 75701 (903) 939‑7500
- 3800 Gaylord Pkwy, Suite 710Frisco, TX 75034 (214) 220‑2468
- 925 W Loop, Suite 281Longview, TX 75604 (903) 939‑7500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kenneth J. Kaminski Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ortholonestar PLLC428 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Palestine
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palestine, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ortholonestar PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518136225 |
| 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