Quick answers
- Does Kenneth M. Kilgore accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kenneth M. Kilgore 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 M. Kilgore see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,444 Original Medicare patients and 6,318 services for Kenneth M. Kilgore. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kenneth M. Kilgore's NPI number?
- 1659374429. 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 M. Kilgore, 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 | 1,444 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,318 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing (92202)1,136 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)1,073 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)477 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)332 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)231 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 cholesterol71%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes30%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
Hospitals where Kenneth M. Kilgore works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kenneth M. Kilgore 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.
- Baxter HealthMountain Home, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040027
Practice locations
Addresses where Kenneth M. Kilgore is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 105 Sawgrass PtHarrison, AR 72601 (870) 741‑1910
- 2943 Hwy 62 WMountain Home, AR 72653
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kenneth M. Kilgore as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kilgore Vision Center8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Arkansas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arkansas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kilgore Vision Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659374429 |
| 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