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Clarence L. Kemp, MD

Works at hospitals in Paragould, AR · Jonesboro, AR · Arkansas

Summary

Dr. Clarence L. Kemp, MD is a family doctor at 5 Market Pl, Paragould, AR 72450. Phone: (870) 236-4001. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Clarence L. Kemp had 307 Original Medicare patients and 2,063 services. NPI 1700849684. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Clarence L. Kemp, 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 Clarence L. Kemp accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Clarence L. Kemp 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 Clarence L. Kemp see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 307 Original Medicare patients and 2,063 services for Clarence L. Kemp. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Clarence L. Kemp's NPI number?
1700849684. 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 Clarence L. Kemp, 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 patients307
Services billed to Medicare2,063
Different services or procedures32
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)477 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)353 services
  3. Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)337 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)324 services
  5. Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)271 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 cholesterol42%
  • Arthritis35%
  • Anxiety33%
  • Diabetes24%
  • Ischemic heart disease24%

Hospitals where Clarence L. Kemp works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Clarence L. Kemp 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 Clarence L. Kemp is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Clarence L. Kemp as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Paragould Family Care, P. A.5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Paragould

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Paragould, AR — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Paragould Family Care, P. A.

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Arkansas College Of Medicine
Graduation year1978 (48 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1700849684
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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