NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1588822431 MD
Verify on CMS → Kenneth Pittman, MD
Pediatrics Physician in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 81,773 in Pediatrics Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
682
Medicare Part D claims · 51 beneficiaries · Pediatrics Physician avg: 818
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$31.3K
129 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Kenneth Pittman, MD filed 682 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Pediatrics Physician in Chattanooga, Tennessee, prescribing 89% generic.
- 682
- Part D claims, 2024
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥68th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Kenneth Pittman, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1588822431), first enumerated 05/28/2008.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 682 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$31.3K in reported industry payments (129 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1588822431 · Pediatrics Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1588822431
- ENUM-MID 2008
- TAX-MEGA 82K Pediatrics Physician
- RX-LIGHT 682
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,478 in Tennessee
- PHOTO-ENUM Meg Sullivan, MD · 2008
Kenneth Pittman, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
682 ≥ 68th percentile 68% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Kenneth Pittman, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Kenneth Pittman, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pediatrics Physician
Medicare Part D claims
682 17% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Pediatrics Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1588822431 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatrics Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/28/2008 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kenneth Pittman, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Agape Youth Behavioral Health
Chattanooga, TN
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Kenneth Pittman, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$31.3K
Largest payer
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Kenneth Pittman, MD - brand share 11.0%
Pediatrics Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 682 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
682
Total Claims
$45K
Total Drug Cost
51
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 737.467
- Total Day Supply
- 21,901
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $21K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $25K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 49.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.04
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 34, 65-74: 15, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kenneth Pittman, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Dextroamphetamine-…
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
139 claims
- Aripiprazole 55
Aripiprazole
55 claims
- Methylphenidate Er 53
Methylphenidate Er
53 claims
- Dextroamphetamine-… 40
Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er
40 claims
- Methylphenidate Hcl 40
Methylphenidate Hcl
40 claims
- Lisdexamfetamine D… 36
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate
36 claims
- Lorazepam 33
Lorazepam
33 claims
- Clonidine Hcl 30
Clonidine Hcl
30 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 139 |
| Aripiprazole | 55 |
| Methylphenidate Er Methylphenidate Hcl | 53 |
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 40 |
| Methylphenidate Hcl | 40 |
| Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate | 36 |
| Lorazepam | 33 |
| Clonidine Hcl | 30 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 30 |
| Vyvanse Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate | 26 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pediatrics Physician Overview
How Kenneth Pittman, MD fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.
81,773
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
818
Avg Claims per Provider
Kenneth Pittman, MD's 682 claims are below the specialty average of 818.
Nationwide Pediatrics Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Pittman, both outside Tennessee so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2008)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in Tennessee
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Pittman.
One of 1,478 Pediatrics Physician providers enrolled in Tennessee, 5 are shown here.
Kristie Aamodt
Nashville, TN
Dr. Emad Abdel-Fattah
M.D.
Union City, TN
Dr. Faria Abdullah
M.D
Memphis, TN
Dr. Ma Irene Abillar
MD
Madison, TN
Dr. Angel Acevedo
MD
Knoxville, TN
Compare Pediatrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenneth Pittman, MD's specialty? ▼
Kenneth Pittman, MD specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does Kenneth Pittman, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Kenneth Pittman, MD wrote 682 Medicare Part D claims totaling $45K in drug costs for 51 beneficiaries.
Where is Kenneth Pittman, MD located? ▼
Kenneth Pittman, MD is located at 1360 MACKEY BRANCH DR, Chattanooga, TN, 37421. Phone: (423) 443-3336.
What is Kenneth Pittman, MD's NPI number? ▼
Kenneth Pittman, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588822431, issued on 05/28/2008.
Does Kenneth Pittman, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kenneth Pittman, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $21K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 81,773 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 818 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kenneth Pittman, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Kenneth Pittman, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, Aripiprazole, Methylphenidate Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kenneth Pittman, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Kenneth Pittman, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 682 Part D claims and 51 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kenneth Pittman, MD's credentials? ▼
Kenneth Pittman, MD's NPI is 1588822431 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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