Kenan Whitaker Yount, MD, MBA
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Kenan Whitaker Yount, MD, MBA practices as part of a group thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) specialist practice in Jacksonville, FL. He has been practicing since 2011 — over 15 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart. CMS MIPS quality score: 79.39/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 42% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 281dNPPES updated 2025-07-29 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Florida.
MIPS Score
202379.39/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in FloridaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
191
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePercentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$9.3k received from industry
24 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Kenan Whitaker Yount's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 28, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
15 years in practice
Experienced
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Mailing address
Po Box 9007, Charlottesville, VA 22906-9007
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 511315
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Kenan Whitaker Yount
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kenan Whitaker Yount for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Jacksonville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kenan Whitaker Yount
Dr. Yount is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Jacksonville, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (904) 953-2000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kenan Whitaker Yount
Practice Location
4500 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224-1865
Mailing Address
Po Box 9007, Charlottesville, VA 22906-9007
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