Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Darren Kitchens, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · North Little Rock, AR

  • NPI 1194789487
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3333 Springhill Dr
North Little Rock, AR 721172922
(501) 202-3000
Mailing address
Po Box 190670
Little Rock, AR 722190670

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arkansas #C01513

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1194789487. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
51
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$11,571
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 23 23 $130
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 16 16 $298
00840 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 12 12 $318

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in this city , average services per provider: 47. This provider delivers 1.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$19
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Masimo Corporation 1 $19.46

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$19

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Darren Kitchens's medical specialty?
Dr. Darren Kitchens practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in North Little Rock, AR.
Where does Dr. Darren Kitchens practice?
Dr. Darren Kitchens practices at 3333 Springhill Dr, North Little Rock, AR 721172922. Office phone: 5012023000.
What is Dr. Darren Kitchens's NPI?
Dr. Darren Kitchens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194789487, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Darren Kitchens accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Darren Kitchens accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Darren Kitchens commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (HCPCS 01402); Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen (HCPCS 00840). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.