Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. William Kitchens, M.D., PH.D.

Transplant Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Atlanta, GA

  • NPI 1598892952
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 86.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1364 Clifton RD Ne
Atlanta, GA 303221059
(404) 712-2000
Mailing address
Emory Transplant Ctr, 101 Woodruff Circle, Wmb Suite 5105
Atlanta, GA 303220001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 30, 2014
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
204F00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Georgia #63081 · Massachusetts #L-228120

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598892952. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
120
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$73,390
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 48 38 $97
50323 Preparation of donor kidney for transplantation 29 29 $104
50360 Transplantation of donor kidney 28 28 $2,293
50327 Preparation of donor kidney and veins for transplantation 15 15 $101

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Atlanta Transplant Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 24. This provider delivers 5.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$17
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Jazz Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $17.17

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$17

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
767
Patients
192
Total drug cost
$83,303
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 215 48 $1,304
Prednisone Generic 128 32 $788
Valganciclovir Hcl Generic 112 46 $27,608
Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) Brand 100 27 $2,694
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 95 19 $485
Mycophenolate Mofetil Generic 20 20 $1,911
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 20 0 $180
Carvedilol Generic 15 0 $175
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 14 0 $32
Cinacalcet Hcl Generic 12 0 $269

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. William Kitchens's medical specialty?
Dr. William Kitchens practices Transplant Surgery Physician in Atlanta, GA.
Where does Dr. William Kitchens practice?
Dr. William Kitchens practices at 1364 Clifton RD Ne, Atlanta, GA 303221059. Office phone: 4047122000.
What is Dr. William Kitchens's NPI?
Dr. William Kitchens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598892952, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Kitchens accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Kitchens accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Kitchens commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Preparation of donor kidney for transplantation (HCPCS 50323); Transplantation of donor kidney (HCPCS 50360). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.