JOSEPH A. KWENTUS MD – NPI #1477582096
Psychiatry & Neurology

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Psychiatry & Neurology

JOSEPH KWENTUS is a psychiatry & neurologist located in FLOWOOD, MS. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1477582096 to JOSEPH KWENTUS on July 03, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2084P0800X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry Please note, simply having a taxonomy code selected doesn't replace any credentialing or validation process that may be required by law.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Apr 28, 2021. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOSEPH KWENTUS below.

NPI Profile for
JOSEPH A. KWENTUS

NPI Number
1477582096
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSEPH A. KWENTUS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
3531 LAKELAND DRIVE
SUITE 1060 BRENTWOOD PLAZA
FLOWOOD, MS 39232
Phone: (601) 420-5810 Fax: (601) 420-5811
1 Other location(s):
3450 Highway 80 W
Jackson, MS 39209-7201
Phone: (601) 321-2400
Fax: (601) 321-2476
Mailing address
P.O. BOX 321015
FLOWOOD, MS 39232
Phone: (601) 420-5810 Fax: (601) 420-5811
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 28, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JOSEPH KWENTUS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERPALMETTO GBA-RAILROAD MEDMS860000121
MEDICAIDMS00018209
MEDICAIDMS00126737
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
2084P0800X
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry (Primary)		 MS 17834
2084P0805X
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Geriatric Psychiatry		 MS 17834
2084N0400X
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Neurology		 MS 17834
2084F0202X
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Forensic Psychiatry		 MS 17834
2084A0401X
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Addiction Medicine		 MS 17834

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1972
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JOSEPH KWENTUS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MERIT HEALTH CENTRAL
      1850 CHADWICK DR
      JACKSON, MS 39204
    • MERIT HEALTH RIVER REGION
      2100 HWY 61 N
      VICKSBURG, MS 39183

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