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KEVIN HITES, PA

Physician Assistant in GULFPORT, Mississippi. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 917 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Industry payments
$690.82
57 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KEVIN HITES, PA is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in GULFPORT, Mississippi with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 917 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $690.82 across 57 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KEVIN HITES, PA filed 2,222 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GULFPORT, Mississippi. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KEVIN HITES, PA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/10/2005

NPI 1639170723

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,222 181% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Physician Assistant share within Mississippi

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Mississippi

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — 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.

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KEVIN HITES, PA is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in GULFPORT, Mississippi, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1639170723. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

KEVIN HITES, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 15476 DEDEAUX RD STE B, GULFPORT, MS, 39503, with a listed phone of (228) 230-2663. NPI 1639170723 was issued on 08/10/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HITES 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 2,222 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 917 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $204K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 52.3%. 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

15476 DEDEAUX RD STE B
GULFPORT, MS 39503

Provider Details

NPI 1639170723
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/10/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KEVIN HITES, PA 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.

BIENVILLE ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS, LLC
GULFPORT, MS
GREATER MOBILE URGENT CARE
MOBILE, AL
KOPP MEDICAL LLC
MOBILE, AL
USA HEALTH PHYSICIAN BILLING SERVICES LLC
MOBILE, AL

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 KEVIN HITES, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$691

Largest payer

Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,222
Total Claims
$204K
Total Drug Cost
917
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,857
Total Day Supply
78,074
Generic Drug Cost
$144K
Opioid Claims
1,162 (52.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
55

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.76
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 289, 65-74: 410, 75-84: 184, 85+: 34

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
599
Gabapentin
243
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
219
Pregabalin
102
Meloxicam
100
Tizanidine Hcl
91
Diclofenac Sodium
84
Tramadol Hcl
84
Buprenorphine
81
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
69

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How KEVIN HITES, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

KEVIN HITES, PA's 2,222 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Mississippi

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KEVIN HITES, PA's specialty?
KEVIN HITES, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in GULFPORT, Mississippi. Credentials: PA.
How much does KEVIN HITES, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KEVIN HITES, PA wrote 2,222 Medicare Part D claims totaling $204K in drug costs for 917 beneficiaries.
Where is KEVIN HITES, PA located?
KEVIN HITES, PA is located at 15476 DEDEAUX RD STE B, GULFPORT, MS, 39503. Phone: (228) 230-2663.
What is KEVIN HITES, PA's NPI number?
KEVIN HITES, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639170723, issued on 08/10/2005.
Does KEVIN HITES, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, KEVIN HITES, PA had 1,162 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 52.3%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KEVIN HITES, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KEVIN HITES, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KEVIN HITES, PA accept Medicare?
KEVIN HITES, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,222 Part D claims and 917 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KEVIN HITES, PA's credentials?
KEVIN HITES, PA's NPI is 1639170723 with credentials PA. 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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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