Active NPI 1871585364 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael Dale Kent , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Sugar Land, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Kent, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Sugar Land, TX. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2000, Dr. Kent delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 16811 SOUTHWEST FWY.

Dr. Kent maintains professional affiliations with Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians, Tmh Physician Associates Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include x-ray of knee, established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of knee, 3 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

16811 Southwest Fwy

Sugar Land, TX 77479

Telephone 2816904678

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Tmhpo - Methodist Orthopaedic Specialists Of Texas Facility NPI 1700924172

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Sugar Land, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

26 Yrs +0.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.6 Yrs

State Avg: 25.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

20 Specialists

Practicing in Sugar Land, TX (1627 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

60.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kent (26 Years) 26 Yrs

Sugar Land Specialty Average (25.6 Years) 25.6 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
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	431	310	$88.81	$44.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	267	224	$236.00	$122.39
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	197	164	$84.47	$38.17
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	164	164	$363.00	$159.25
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	144	136	$3467.00	$1212.84
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	112	106	$316.00	$171.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	98	86	$159.00	$86.49
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	71	58	$65.92	$32.74
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	53	$238.00	$105.28
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	20	19	$168.00	$63.62
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	20	$96.00	$53.86
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	11	11	$1371.00	$522.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	422	306	$94.78	$44.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	220	189	$236.00	$121.79
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	183	157	$85.53	$38.85
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	160	145	$3467.00	$1210.55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	156	156	$363.00	$158.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	98	88	$159.00	$84.99
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	97	92	$316.00	$169.10
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	56	46	$68.79	$32.17
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	38	15	$10.00	$7.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$238.00	$107.42
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	18	18	$182.22	$70.26
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	12	12	$94.00	$44.91
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	12	12	$450.00	$212.14
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	11	11	$1371.00	$521.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	370	269	$93.90	$45.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	298	234	$236.00	$124.09
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	159	63	$10.00	$6.38
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	156	137	$85.45	$39.91
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	136	122	$3467.00	$1207.46
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	120	120	$363.00	$161.43
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	95	91	$182.74	$70.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	75	71	$159.00	$87.60
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	73	72	$316.00	$174.27
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	62	$238.00	$108.31
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	56	49	$70.71	$33.83
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	19	12	$2224.00	$745.35
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	14	11	$18.00	$11.82

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	282	205	$236.00	$126.01
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	276	202	$93.86	$44.45
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	235	87	$10.00	$5.70
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	194	157	$183.09	$70.69
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	190	190	$238.00	$108.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	108	97	$159.00	$88.35
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	107	95	$85.20	$38.67
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	81	58	$69.33	$33.35
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	74	71	$3467.00	$1228.58
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	64	49	$18.00	$10.40
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	38	25	$2224.00	$751.15
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	20	20	$94.00	$45.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	408	266	$78.83	$37.95
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	383	133	$10.00	$6.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	325	245	$236.01	$106.64
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	205	172	$182.24	$69.40
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	186	186	$238.00	$104.48
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	83	78	$3467.00	$1351.78
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	70	56	$69.43	$31.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	67	65	$159.00	$73.21
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	50	37	$2224.00	$750.97
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	23	22	$94.00	$44.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	413	273	$79.54	$35.11
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	328	118	$10.00	$6.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	282	210	$236.00	$103.90
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	230	230	$238.00	$103.65
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	149	124	$175.57	$63.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	125	112	$159.00	$71.18
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	79	77	$3467.00	$1298.93
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	61	52	$69.64	$28.83
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	39	39	$94.00	$41.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	286	186	$105.49	$33.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	188	150	$148.49	$69.89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	130	130	$227.02	$102.82
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	125	53	$10.16	$6.38
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	112	89	$219.93	$64.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	57	$236.00	$103.87
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	56	53	$6175.27	$1295.66
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	39	35	$113.62	$27.20
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	36	31	$20.00	$12.50
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	15	12	$102.53	$39.29
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	15	12	$2009.07	$781.70
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	14	12	$11.00	$5.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	334	209	$133.60	$33.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	294	206	$146.24	$69.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	130	130	$217.00	$102.99
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	107	87	$269.67	$67.83
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	63	56	$20.00	$10.63
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	58	54	$7566.00	$1318.91
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	47	19	$11.00	$5.05
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	42	35	$151.00	$26.85
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	40	25	$10.95	$5.73

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX L4017

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

173822101 (TX)

Medicaid State Provider ID

173822103 (TX)

Medicaid State Provider ID

173822104 (TX)

Medicaid State Provider ID

173822105 (TX)

Medicaid State Provider ID

173822102 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna Hmo

3833196 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna Ppo

7095249 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs Pin

8G9743 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians

16811 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 774794728

Phone: 2816904678

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

16811 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 774794728

Phone: 2816904678

Secondary Practice Locations

1517 Thompson Rd

Richmond, TX 774694932

Phone: 2813441715

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

Christina Placker , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1053668061

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Gia Luat Vo , PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1083532931

Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Dr. Timothy Sitter , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NPI 1104813252

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Roy Rodriguez , APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1124688288

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Madison Edmonds , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1134881360

Physician Assistant

Regina Bautista , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1164458378

Physical Therapist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location September 20, 2018

Registered at 16811 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUGAR LAND, TX 77479 (Tel: 2816904678)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 20, 2018

Registered at 16811 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUGAR LAND, TX 774794728 (Tel: 2816904678)

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NPI Profile Active April 09, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location April 09, 2012

Registered at 1517 THOMPSON RD, RICHMOND, TX 774694932 (Tel: 2813441715)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 09, 2012

Registered at 909 FROSTWOOD DR, SUITE 1.100, HOUSTON, TX 770242301 (Tel: 2813441715)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 09, 2012

Recorded as MICHAEL KENT, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 09, 2012

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #L4017 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 19, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1871585364

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 19, 2005

Last Update: September 20, 2018

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

16811 Southwest Fwy

Sugar Land, TX 774794728

Phone: 2816904678

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