Quick answers
- Does Joseph K. Kinuthia accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph K. Kinuthia 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 Joseph K. Kinuthia see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 241 Original Medicare patients and 759 services for Joseph K. Kinuthia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph K. Kinuthia's NPI number?
- 1861929283. 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 Joseph K. Kinuthia, 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 | 241 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 759 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)417 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)117 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)116 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)101 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%
- Diabetes55%
- Arthritis54%
- Ischemic heart disease54%
- Chronic kidney disease54%
Hospitals where Joseph K. Kinuthia works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph K. Kinuthia 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.
- Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical CenterMarietta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110035
- Wellstar Paulding Medical CenterHiram, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110042
- Wellstar West Georgia Medical CenterLagrange, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110016
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph K. Kinuthia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1510 Vernon RdLagrange, GA 30240 (706) 845‑3905
- 1514 Vernon RdLagrange, GA 30240 (706) 880‑7222
- 2518 Jimmy Lee Smith PkwyHiram, GA 30141 (770) 732‑4022
- 5150 Stilesboro N W Rd, Suite 220Kennesaw, GA 30152 (770) 424‑8222
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph K. Kinuthia as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wellstar Medical Group LLC3,093 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other hospitalists in Lagrange
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lagrange, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wellstar Medical Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Mercer University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861929283 |
| 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