Active NPI 1902122781 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Kenneth K Tieu , MD

Surgery • Melbourne, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kenneth Tieu, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Melbourne, FL. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 2005, Dr. Tieu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 8725 N WICKHAM RD.

Dr. Tieu is affiliated with Health First Medical Group, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

8725 N Wickham Rd

Melbourne, FL 329402239

Telephone 3214349230

Fax 3214349269

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Health First Physicians, Inc Facility NPI 1700166378

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Melbourne, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

21 Yrs -2.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.6 Yrs

State Avg: 26.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

17 Specialists

Practicing in Melbourne, FL (2030 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

11.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

52.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Tieu (21 Years) 21 Yrs

Melbourne Specialty Average (23.6 Years) 23.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	191	191	$334.00	$162.79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	174	143	$255.00	$121.11
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	121	112	$280.00	$129.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	98	78	$180.00	$86.01
91035 Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall	66	66	$164.00	$77.28
43282 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope	28	28	$3727.43	$1704.93
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	26	26	$962.50	$455.28
91299 Other diagnostic procedure for gastrointestine	25	25	$90.56	$58.82
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	25	25	$1392.00	$681.69
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope	25	18	$310.00	$136.29
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$225.00	$109.05
74360 Review by radiologist of image to guide opening of digestive tract	22	15	$54.00	$25.59
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	18	18	$682.00	$330.38
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	17	17	$37.88	$17.77
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	14	11	$236.00	$111.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	177	177	$334.81	$163.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	167	137	$255.20	$122.73
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	120	115	$280.35	$133.60
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	100	80	$180.30	$84.69
91035 Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall	54	54	$164.07	$80.18
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$225.56	$105.63
43282 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope	34	34	$3705.18	$1674.70
91299 Other diagnostic procedure for gastrointestine	33	33	$56.24	$53.71
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	24	24	$1000.71	$484.42
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope	23	17	$311.09	$152.66
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	21	21	$684.48	$335.25
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	20	20	$38.20	$18.07
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	15	15	$239.20	$109.88
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	12	12	$1430.00	$689.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	191	191	$338.01	$166.65
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	146	128	$256.08	$120.76
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	129	122	$282.08	$127.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	89	73	$182.02	$89.13
91035 Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall	66	66	$166.00	$79.76
43282 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope	39	39	$3731.00	$1714.37
91299 Other diagnostic procedure for gastrointestine	30	30	$56.00	$54.55
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	27	27	$1021.00	$459.37
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	26	26	$1431.00	$693.97
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope	20	18	$315.10	$155.22
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	19	19	$39.00	$18.86
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	19	19	$695.16	$343.97
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$227.00	$112.67
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	13	13	$2639.54	$1229.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	231	231	$338.83	$168.33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	216	175	$259.40	$128.45
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	124	120	$283.29	$130.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	80	66	$183.00	$90.53
91035 Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall	64	64	$167.00	$81.17
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	30	30	$994.50	$459.51
43282 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope	29	29	$3731.55	$1633.25
91299 Other diagnostic procedure for gastrointestine	23	23	$56.00	$56.55
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$226.00	$113.81
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	18	18	$1413.44	$713.01
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope	16	14	$316.25	$158.95
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	13	13	$240.00	$120.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	170	151	$217.08	$108.32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	161	161	$331.12	$164.73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	115	92	$149.96	$74.70
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	100	96	$289.42	$137.35
91035 Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall	44	43	$170.00	$84.95
91299 Other diagnostic procedure for gastrointestine	24	24	$56.00	$56.26
43282 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope	21	21	$3819.19	$1776.68
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	21	21	$942.67	$444.00
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	20	20	$39.00	$18.62
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	20	20	$712.00	$343.06
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	17	17	$1462.88	$704.80
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$216.19	$108.78
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	14	14	$204.00	$96.25
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	13	13	$30.00	$15.05
49654 Repair of incisional hernia using an endoscope	12	12	$1827.00	$888.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	193	158	$219.00	$107.42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	160	160	$333.00	$164.92
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	108	105	$296.00	$139.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	93	76	$149.00	$72.58
91299 Other diagnostic procedure for gastrointestine	39	39	$56.00	$54.71
43282 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope	38	38	$3767.00	$1880.75
91035 Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall	37	37	$173.00	$83.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$219.00	$109.01
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	26	26	$1417.00	$717.01
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	26	26	$961.50	$453.88
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	23	23	$39.00	$19.26
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	20	20	$6.00	$2.94
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	20	20	$24.00	$11.51
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	20	20	$716.00	$342.59
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	17	17	$18.00	$8.46
43659 Stomach procedure using an endoscope	15	12	$1034.60	$206.41
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	15	12	$81.00	$40.23
74220 Single contrast x-ray of esophagus	14	12	$192.00	$84.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	194	194	$330.00	$163.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	166	139	$214.00	$104.26
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	120	111	$292.00	$141.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	93	77	$145.00	$71.14
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	39	37	$6.00	$2.94
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	39	37	$27.00	$12.78
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	35	33	$20.00	$9.40
43282 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope	33	33	$3702.00	$1856.06
43270 Destruction of polyp or growth of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	32	14	$474.00	$218.05
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	30	30	$1395.00	$678.89
91299 Other diagnostic procedure for gastrointestine	27	27	$56.00	$55.10
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	26	22	$80.00	$39.64
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	23	23	$38.00	$18.95
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	22	21	$1006.73	$480.77
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	22	22	$2388.00	$1222.86
43659 Stomach procedure using an endoscope	19	13	$531.74	$71.05
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	17	17	$709.00	$333.06
74220 Single contrast x-ray of esophagus	15	13	$174.00	$85.67
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$216.00	$107.43
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	11	11	$38.00	$18.24
82746 Folic acid level	11	11	$37.00	$17.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	156	156	$332.05	$162.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	128	113	$215.95	$103.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	93	81	$146.98	$68.89
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	81	80	$297.69	$139.52
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	31	29	$6.03	$2.94
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	29	28	$22.00	$10.45
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	29	29	$1405.14	$692.22
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	28	27	$29.04	$13.20
43659 Stomach procedure using an endoscope	27	20	$145.00	$72.00
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$223.48	$107.26
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	19	19	$726.21	$345.52
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	19	19	$39.89	$19.23
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	19	12	$56.00	$39.46
43282 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope	16	16	$3744.00	$1842.02
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	12	12	$42.00	$20.27
82746 Folic acid level	12	12	$41.00	$19.77
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	11	11	$37.00	$13.56

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-12-05

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License FL ME114362

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

117762000 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Fl Medicare

GQ944Y (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Health First Medical Group, Llc

1421 Malabar Rd Ne, Palm Bay, FL 329072559

Phone: 3214348226

Secondary Practice Locations

1223 Gateway Dr Ste 2b

Melbourne, FL 329012607

Phone: 3214349230

1810 Eldron Blvd Se

Palm Bay, FL 329096831

Phone: 3214349230

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

13 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Nathan Allison , MD

Surgery

NPI 1003132887

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kelly Fernandez Rojas , RD, LD, CBC

Dietitian, Registered

NPI 1003953597

Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian, CBC

Dr. Martin Avalos , MD

Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

NPI 1033101985

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Amanda Hughes , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1093604910

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Dr. Xiaosong Song , MD

Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

NPI 1093941205

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Patricia Marie Towers , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1124082094

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

16 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location December 05, 2024

Registered at 8725 N WICKHAM RD, MELBOURNE, FL 329402239 (Tel: 3214349230)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 03, 2020

Surgery (License #ME114362 in FL)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 12, 2020

Surgery (License #A116780 in CA)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 31, 2018

Surgery (License #ME114362 in FL)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 17, 2018

Surgery (License #N6718 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active July 07, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 07, 2017

Registered at 8725 N WICKHAM RD STE 200, MELBOURNE, FL 329402240 (Tel: 3214349230)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 07, 2017

Registered at 3300 S FISKE BLVD, ROCKLEDGE, FL 329554306 (Tel: (321) 434-9230)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 07, 2017

Recorded as KENNETH TIEU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 07, 2017

Surgery (License #N6718 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active October 14, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 14, 2016

Registered at 8725 N WICKHAM RD, SUITE 302, MELBOURNE, FL 329402239 (Tel: 3214349230)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 14, 2016

Registered at 3466 N HARBOR CITY BLVD, MELBOURNE, FL 329355713 (Tel: 3214349230)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 14, 2016

Recorded as KENNETH TIEU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 14, 2016

Surgery (License #ME114362 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 19, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1902122781

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 19, 2010

Last Update: December 05, 2024

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

3300 S Fiske Blvd

Rockledge, FL 329554306

Phone: 3214349230

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