Quick answers
- Does Kenneth W. Nixon accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kenneth W. Nixon 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 W. Nixon see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 165 Original Medicare patients and 257 services for Kenneth W. Nixon. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kenneth W. Nixon's NPI number?
- 1720052566. 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 W. Nixon, 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 | 165 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 257 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)180 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)32 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing (93005)19 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%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Atrial fibrillation22%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
Hospitals where Kenneth W. Nixon works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kenneth W. Nixon 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.
- CHRISTUS Mother Frances HospitalTyler, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450102
Practice locations
Addresses where Kenneth W. Nixon is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 18780 Interstate 20Canton, TX 75103 (903) 567‑4841
- 620 S Fleishel Ave, CHRISTUS Trinity ClinicTyler, TX 75701 (903) 606‑4900
- 630 S Fleishel AveTyler, TX 75701 (903) 606‑5560
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kenneth W. Nixon as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Texas1,540 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Canton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Canton, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Texas
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720052566 |
| 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