2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1740280627 MD
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KENNY FRONTIN, MD

Gastroenterology Physician in JONESBORO, Georgia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
797
Medicare Part D claims · 331 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KENNY FRONTIN, MD filed 797 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in JONESBORO, Georgia, prescribing 85% generic.

797
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing

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KENNY FRONTIN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

797 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

KENNY FRONTIN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about KENNY FRONTIN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/21/2005

NPI 1740280627

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

797 4% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within Georgia

1. Gastroenterology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gastroenterology Physician share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gastroenterology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Gastroenterology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

KENNY FRONTIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2470 MOUNT ZION PKWY, JONESBORO, GA, 30236, with a listed phone of (770) 603-3822. NPI 1740280627 was issued on 07/21/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FRONTIN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 797 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 331 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $177K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2470 MOUNT ZION PKWY
JONESBORO, GA 30236

Provider Details

NPI 1740280627
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/21/2005

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KENNY FRONTIN, MD — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 797 2023 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 2023.

797
Total Claims
$177K
Total Drug Cost
331
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,020
Total Day Supply
22,605
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$160K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 215, 75-84: 79, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What KENNY FRONTIN, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Pantoprazole Sodium
187
Omeprazole
81
Lactulose
54
Sucralfate
29
Mesalamine
28
Amjevita(Cf) Autoinjector
Adalimumab-Atto
24
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
20
Cholestyramine
Cholestyramine (With Sugar)
13
Lialda
Mesalamine
13
Spironolactone
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How KENNY FRONTIN, MD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNY FRONTIN, MD's 797 claims are below the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Georgia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FRONTIN.

Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNY FRONTIN, MD's specialty?
KENNY FRONTIN, MD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in JONESBORO, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does KENNY FRONTIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNY FRONTIN, MD wrote 797 Medicare Part D claims totaling $177K in drug costs for 331 beneficiaries.
Where is KENNY FRONTIN, MD located?
KENNY FRONTIN, MD is located at 2470 MOUNT ZION PKWY, JONESBORO, GA, 30236. Phone: (770) 603-3822.
What is KENNY FRONTIN, MD's NPI number?
KENNY FRONTIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740280627, issued on 07/21/2005.
Does KENNY FRONTIN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENNY FRONTIN, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $160K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KENNY FRONTIN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNY FRONTIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Omeprazole, Lactulose. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNY FRONTIN, MD accept Medicare?
KENNY FRONTIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 797 Part D claims and 331 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNY FRONTIN, MD's credentials?
KENNY FRONTIN, MD's NPI is 1740280627 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

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 (2023). 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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